Leadership in Lebanon has condemned Hezbollah

Leadership in Lebanon has condemned Hezbollah and its activities within the country’s borders and reiterated its demand for the terror group’s dismantling. The Times of Israel reports that Lebanon’s Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji said that Hezbollah’s continued operations are unacceptable and that the Iran-backed group is using Israel’s strikes as an excuse to hold on to power. Meanwhile, the IDF struck Hezbollah rocket sites in southern Lebanon –one of several they have found.

In comments published Wednesday by the Iranian WANA news agency, Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji railed against both the Iran-backed terror group and Iran itself, as the Lebanese government has sharpened its tone against Tehran and Hezbollah in recent months.

Hezbollah’s entire military structure needs to be dismantled in order for Lebanon’s security to be guaranteed, Rajji said, calling for full disarmament and demilitarization beyond just the confiscation of small arms or the removal of Hezbollah forces and infrastructure from southern Lebanon.

Rajji, a member of the Christian Lebanese Forces Party, is also known for speaking up against Iran. He calls their influence in the region a source of instability and describes Lebanon’s problems with it as deep. The continued backing of Hezbollah is unacceptable and risks destabilizing the country, he said. Earlier this month, Rajji refused an invitation to visit Tehran.

Because of the inaction of Lebanese leadership to disarm Hezbollah, the IDF has struck at any efforts by the terror group to rebuild. The Fellowship supports the brave men and women of the IDF who put their own lives on the line to protect the country they love.