Lebanon PM denounces Israeli campaign as fresh strikes hit south
Lebanon's Prime Minister condemned Israel's military actions in southern Lebanon, describing them as a 'scorched-earth policy'. He called for an immediate ceasefire amid ongoing airstrikes and clashes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah. Despite the escalation, he emphasized the importance of negotiations between the two nations.
- ▪Lebanon's Prime Minister accused Israel of pursuing a scorched-earth policy and collective punishment.
- ▪Israeli airstrikes have led to evacuation warnings for several locations in southern Lebanon.
- ▪Hezbollah has launched multiple attacks targeting northern Israel in response to Israeli actions.
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Lebanon's Prime Minister accused Israel on Saturday (May 30, 2026) of pursuing a "scorched-earth policy" in his country's south, urging a halt to the fighting as Israel carried out fresh airstrikes and issued evacuation warnings for more than a dozen locations.A day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his forces had advanced deeper into Lebanon, his counterpart Nawaf Salam warned the country was facing a "dangerous" escalation, and called for "a swift and real ceasefire".In a televised address, Mr.
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