And he said My timer In an interview with Agence France-Presse: “We, as a government, are doing everything we can to remove the pretexts from the Israeli hands.”
He explained that passengers, aircraft and transported cargo have all been subject to “strong scrutiny” for a week.
The authorities had previously denied Israeli accusations of using… Hezbollah Airport and border crossings for bringing in weapons.
On the other hand, he confirmed Prime Minister of the Lebanese Caretaker Government, AThe authorities are preparing to reinforce the number of the army in the south LebanonIf a ceasefire is reached between Hezbollah and Israel, whose forces he said are carrying out “back and forth” operations in the country.
He explained: “We currently have 4,500 soldiers in South Lebanon “It is assumed that we will increase between seven thousand and 11 thousand.”
He highlighted that if a ceasefire was reached, “soldiers could be transferred from non-hot areas” to the south of the country.
In response to the question whether Israeli forces It is now present inside Lebanon. Mikati replied: “Our information is that back-and-forth operations are taking place. They are entering and exiting.”
He pointed out that “the current international effort” revolves around “issuing a ceasefire resolution, implementing Resolution 1701, and strengthening the presence of… Lebanese Army In the south of the Litani.
He added: “We are ready, as a Lebanese state, to impose our sovereignty over all Lebanese lands.”
And anchored Resolution 1701 A cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah after a devastating war they fought in the summer of 2006. The resolution also stipulates Israel’s complete withdrawal from Lebanon, strengthening the spread of the UNIFIL force in southern Lebanon, and limiting the military presence in the border region to the Lebanese army and the international force.
