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Lebanese FM Condemns Attack on Akrotiri, Calls for Separation of State from Hezbollah

Published March 8, 2026, 17:11
Lebanese FM Condemns Attack on Akrotiri, Calls for Separation of State from Hezbollah

Lebanon's Foreign Minister, Youssef Ragi, strongly condemned the drone attack on Cyprus, emphasizing that these actions do not represent Lebanon, its people, or its values. Ragi rejected any attempt to turn Lebanon into a base for external agendas and called on Cypriots to separate the Lebanese state from actions carried out outside the institutional framework. He recalled the recent government decision that deems all military activities of Hezbollah illegal, stressing that the attacks should be viewed in this light. The Lebanese minister expressed regret for the incident and reiterated Lebanon's complete rejection of such actions, reaffirming the country's commitment to peace and stability in the region. This statement represents a clear attempt to distance Lebanon from the actions of Hezbollah and an expression of solidarity with Cyprus.