The Lebanese army stated on Sunday that Hamas handed over a person who was allegedly involved in launching attacks against the Israeli side in March, according to Reuters.
This step comes days after Lebanon warned Palestinian group Hamas not to carry out operations that undermine the Lebanese security or sovereignty.
On Friday, May 2, Beirut’s Supreme Defense Council said that Hamas would face “the harshest measures,” if they attempted to use Lebanese territory to conduct any actions that threaten the country’s national security.
“Military and security leaders have submitted multiple reports on the situation in several Lebanese areas, particularly concerning the firing of rockets from Lebanon toward the occupied territory, the suspects’ detention, and the issuance of necessary directives ensuring the proper enforcement of judicial procedures against them,” according to a statement that was read by Brig. Gen. Mohammed al-Mustafa.
Importantly, the Lebanese authorities have recently arrested numerous people who were allegedly involved in launching attacks against the Israeli side on March 22 and 28.
Friday’s meeting of the Higher Defense Council witnessed the presence of several senior officials such as the country’s president, prime minister, army commander and heads of security services.
During the meeting, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam stated that the state should take over all “illegal weapons”.
Meanwhile, Aoun stressed the necessity of being decisive with any attempts to transform Lebanon into a platform of war and dangers.
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