Israeli shelling continues as Lebanon’s PM demands withdrawal in UN speech
Summary
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam called for an end to Israeli military actions in southern Lebanon and demanded Israel fully withdraw its forces to the internationally recognized border. His speech at the United Nations emphasized enforcing a ceasefire and releasing Lebanese detainees amid ongoing Israeli shelling and demolitions in the region.Key Facts
- Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam spoke at the UN General Assembly about ending Israeli occupation in southern Lebanon.
- Israeli forces continue shelling and demolitions in southern Lebanese towns, including explosions near Taybeh and Deir Siryan.
- Over 60 towns in southern Lebanon remain under Israeli occupation, where homes are being destroyed despite a ceasefire agreement.
- Since March 2, the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel has killed at least 4,386 people and wounded over 12,400.
- Israeli forces occupy about 600 square kilometers of Lebanese land up to the Litani River.
- A US-brokered agreement aims for gradual Israeli withdrawal with the Lebanese army taking control of vacated areas.
- Salam said Lebanon is negotiating with Israel, through US mediation and President Donald Trump, to restore Lebanon’s sovereignty and end the war.
- Salam supports disarming Hezbollah if Israel fully withdraws and stressed that only the Lebanese state should hold weapons and make peace decisions.
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