Lebanese president condemns Israeli air raids in southern Lebanon

BEIRUT, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- Lebanese President Michel Aoun on Thursday condemned the Israeli air raids that targeted Lebanon's southern villages earlier in the day, saying they constitute a flagrant and serious violation of the UN Security Council Resolution 1701, according to a statement by Lebanon's Presidency.

"These attacks are a direct threat to security and stability in the south," Aoun said.

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