Lebanese President Joseph Aoun held talks on Friday with Army Commander General Rudolf regarding the security situation in the country, particularly in southern Lebanon, as Israeli attacks continue. The Lebanese Presidency confirmed in a post on X that the discussions focused on the security conditions in southern villages and towns under Israeli strikes.
Focus on Southern Lebanon
According to the Lebanese Presidency, President Aoun and General Rudolf reviewed the overall security situation in Lebanon, with special emphasis on the south. The post stated: "President General Joseph Aoun discussed with Army Commander General Rudolf the security situation in the country in general and in the South in particular, in light of the ongoing Israeli attacks on a number of southern villages and towns."
The meeting also addressed preparations for implementing a framework formula in designated experimental areas, where the Lebanese Army is expected to deploy concurrently with an Israeli withdrawal. The army's missions across all Lebanese territories, the state of the military institution, and the needs of its personnel were also discussed.
Israeli Military Operations
Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the discovery of weapons facilities in the Security Zone in southern Lebanon, which they said belonged to Hezbollah. In a post on X, the IDF stated: "LOCATED: Weapons facilities in the Security Zone in southern Lebanon, containing launchers, machine guns, explosive devices, missiles & additional weapons belonging to Hezbollah. IDF soldiers dismantled the facilities & the weapons found inside them, which were intended to be used against IDF soldiers & Israeli civilians."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated that Israeli forces would remain in Lebanon as long as necessary. He also issued a stern warning to Iran, stating that "the war is not over yet" and that Israel is preparing for all potential scenarios. Speaking at the Israeli Air Force graduation ceremony, Netanyahu emphasized that preserving aerial capabilities is key to national defense and that Iran will not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons.
Regional Tensions
These developments occur amid heightened regional tensions following the breakdown of the Washington-Tehran truce. US President Donald Trump declared the truce "over" and dismissed further diplomatic engagement with Tehran as "a waste of time" after mutual military strikes between the US and Iran.
