Lebanon says Israeli strikes on Hezbollah, Hamas undermine efforts to prevent escalation

By AFP and ToI Staff 6 January 2026, 11:15 am

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This image grab from an AFPTV footage taken on January 5, 2026, shows an Israeli strike on the village of Annan, in southern Lebanon. (AFPTV / AFP)

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemns Israel’s latest strikes, saying they undermine efforts to prevent escalation.

Aoun’s criticism came after Israel launched a series of strikes in southern and eastern Lebanon yesterday and overnight, targeting Hezbollah and Hamas infrastructure.

Israel issued evacuation warnings to civilians prior to the strikes and said the terror groups were in violation of ceasefire understandings.

In a statement, Aoun says that “Israel’s continued attacks aim to thwart all efforts made locally, regionally and internationally to stop the ongoing Israeli escalation, despite the response shown by Lebanon to these efforts at various levels.”