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Lebanon's president calls for UN action after Israeli strikes

Lebanese President Michel Aoun said recent Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah violated Lebanon's sovereignty.
Michel Aouon

Lebanese President Michel Aoun called on the United Nations on Friday to respond to Israel’s alleged violations of Lebanese airspace, the presidency’s office said, amid heightened tensions along the border. 

On Aug. 5, the Israeli military said its warplanes targeted militant rocket launch sites in southern Lebanon after two rockets were fired toward Israel. The airstrikes were followed by two Israeli air raids near the town of Mahmudiya, Lebanese media reported. 

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