The Lebanese army warned that the continuation of Israeli attacks on Lebanese territory and its occupation of a number of areas, as well as the establishment of buffer zones that restrict access to some areas, and the ongoing daily violations of the ceasefire agreement issued on Nov. 27, 2024, all negatively affect the completion of the required tasks, especially in the vicinity of these areas.
Therefore, the army underlined that the Lebanese state must extend its authority and confine weapons to its armed forces without exception, and the delayed arrival of promised military capabilities to the army is a significant factor affecting the pace of mission implementation.
The Lebanese army confirmed in a statement issued Thursday by the Lebanese National News Agency that these factors require urgent and serious attention as they represent essential elements to enable the army to complete its tasks according to the established plan in a responsible, gradual and coordinated manner, in line with the requirements of the supreme national interest, and to preserve sovereignty and stability.
The army also affirmed its continued coordination and joint work with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and with the ceasefire monitoring mechanism, which contributes to strengthening stability in the southern Litani region.
The statement added that the army affirmed its full commitment to assuming and exercising the exclusive responsibility for maintaining security and stability in Lebanon, along with all security agencies, particularly in the area south of the Litani River, in fulfillment of its duties stipulated in the Lebanese Constitution and the laws and regulations in force, and in accordance with the decisions of the political authority and its obligations arising from relevant international resolutions.
This ensures the return of security and stability to the southern borders, and prevents their use as a launching pad for any military operations, within the framework of implementing the Lebanese state's decision to extend its authority, exclusively through its own forces, over all its territory