Austin emphasized the importance of taking "all necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of the Lebanese Armed Forces and UNIFIL forces."
Initially, the Lebanese military reported that an Israeli drone had struck an army unit working to enable the passage via the Marjeyoun-Hasbaya road of civilians to the town of Koukba.
Contrary to Hezbollah’s parades that claim to convey uniformity in Lebanon, what used to be a broad support base for the Shi’ite terror organization is now divided.
Lebanon may be tired of the excesses of Hezbollah and how it is dragging the country into conflict.
The IDF stated that Hezbollah's attacks have been conducted from positions near UN and Lebanese Armed Forces installations.
Israel has previously allied with Christian militias in Lebanon against Hezbollah, and once again tensions are rising.
“I asked my friend, Foreign Minister Colonna, to exercise France's influence in Lebanon in order to help resolve the tensions efficiently and quickly,” Cohen said.
Ardiel spoke after the IDF halted two attempts by suspects on the Lebanese side of the border to sabotage the security barrier.
Although Israel and the Lebanese government have generally agreed on "the Blue Line" as a border between the countries, Hezbollah does not recognize this line.
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