The Israeli military announced that, over the weekend, it carried out strikes against approximately 150 targets in southern Lebanon that it described as “Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure.” In a statement released on Saturday, 15 Jawza (June 5), the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said these facilities had been used by Hezbollah operatives to plan, facilitate, and execute attacks against Israeli troops.
Meanwhile, the Lebanese Armed Forces announced that General Rodolphe Haykal, Commander of the Lebanese Army, has traveled to Islamabad at the invitation of General Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan. No further details have yet been disclosed regarding the precise purpose or duration of the visit.
The visit comes amid ongoing regional efforts to de-escalate tensions and mediate conflicts involving Israel, the United States, and Iran, as the repercussions of these tensions continue to extend into Lebanon.
On the political front, the Lebanese government has declared Hezbollah’s military activities unlawful and has expressed support for U.S.-led mediation initiatives aimed at securing a lasting ceasefire. These diplomatic efforts include negotiations focused on ending hostilities, facilitating the withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon, and addressing the issue of Hezbollah’s weapons arsenal.
Hezbollah, however, has rejected certain ceasefire proposals that condition an agreement on the group’s disarmament. The organization maintains that Israeli military operations must cease and Israeli forces must withdraw from Lebanese territory before any discussion of disarmament can take place.
A Lebanese military source told Al Arabiya that General Haykal’s visit to Pakistan is primarily intended to explore avenues for enhanced military cooperation. According to the source, Lebanese army officers have previously participated in military training programs in Pakistan.
Writer:Salima Aryaei
