Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has issued a stark warning that his country is teetering on the brink of a new conflict, following Israel’s vow to retaliate against rocket attacks launched from Lebanese territory. The prime minister’s concerns are rooted in the risks associated with renewed military operations along the southern border, which could potentially plunge Lebanon into another devastating war.
“Salam warned of renewed military operations on the southern border, because of the risks they carry dragging the country into a new war, which will bring woes to Lebanon and the Lebanese people,” he said in a statement.
This warning comes on the heels of a statement by Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir, who pledged that the military would respond severely to the intercepted rockets. Zamir emphasised that Lebanon bears the responsibility of upholding the agreement.