Beirut, June 1 -- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun today accused Israel of carrying out what he described as a "vicious and reprehensible Israeli aggression", as Israeli forces expanded their operations against Hezbollah militants, announcing the capture of the historic Beaufort Castle.
Taking to social media, Aoun condemned the latest escalation and said Lebanese authorities would continue efforts to ease the suffering caused by the conflict, and pledged to "work to end the suffering of the Lebanese people, and people in the south in particular."The remarks came as fighting intensified across southern Lebanon and around Beirut, where Israeli forces have stepped up attacks on positions, they claim are linked to the Islamist group.
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