Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has issued a grave warning about the possibility of his country being dragged into another conflict following Israel’s promise to retaliate for rockets fired from Lebanese territory. This escalation comes after nearly three months of relative calm, threatening to unravel the fragile truce between Israel and Hezbollah. The prime minister voiced concerns that the violence along the southern border could lead Lebanon into a devastating war. He stressed that Lebanon must assert its control over matters of war and peace, urging that all necessary security measures be taken.
Israel Launches Airstrikes in Response to Rocket Fire from Lebanon
Meanwhile, Israel has responded to the rocket fire with a series of airstrikes and artillery barrages, further intensifying tensions in the region. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has placed responsibility on the Lebanese government for any rocket attacks originating from its territory. Although no group has claimed responsibility for the rockets, the Israeli government holds Lebanon accountable, which has heightened fears of a broader military confrontation.
This surge in violence comes amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Palestinian factions in Gaza, as well as threats from Yemen’s Houthi rebels. Israeli forces have resumed airstrikes in Gaza after a ceasefire collapsed earlier this week. More than 500 Palestinians have been killed in the latest round of Israeli airstrikes, and the ongoing military operations in Gaza have exacerbated the already volatile situation in the region.
Regional Instability Grows with Rocket Attacks from Gaza, Lebanon, and Yemen
The current crisis has drawn sharp criticism from opposition leaders in Israel. Former Defence Minister Avigdor Liberman condemned Prime Minister Netanyahu’s handling of the situation, labelling him a threat to Israel’s security due to the multiple fronts of conflict involving Gaza, Lebanon, and Yemen. Liberman warned that the situation could spiral further out of control unless Israel takes decisive steps to secure its borders and resolve the mounting tensions.
The situation remains highly precarious, with the Middle East once again on the brink of broader instability, and Lebanon’s Prime Minister’s concerns reflect the serious risks of a new war engulfing the region.
