Aoun says Israeli escalation undermines ceasefire

by Naharnet Newsdesk 19 June 2026, 14:43

President Joseph Aoun on Friday condemned the latest Israeli strikes on eastern and southern Lebanon, saying the "killing and destruction constitutes a dangerous escalation".

"It effectively targets all ongoing efforts to consolidate the ceasefire and end the war," a statement from the presidency said, after Israeli attacks in the south and east killed at least 18 people.

Source: Agence France Presse

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