Key facts
- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated Israeli detonations near Beaufort Castle threaten a peace deal.
- Aoun called the Israeli actions a dangerous escalation.
- The detonations occurred ahead of upcoming talks.
- Lebanese army commander Rodolphe Haykal accused Israel of obstructing Lebanese army deployment.
- Haykal stated Israel's actions include continued attacks and violations.
- A US-brokered agreement exists for Israeli withdrawal and Lebanese army security takeover in pilot zones.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has declared that Israeli army detonations near the historic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon represent a "direct threat" to a recently established framework deal with Israel. Aoun characterized these actions as a dangerous escalation, particularly concerning as they occur ahead of upcoming talks.