Lebanon's PM plans to increase military presence in south Lebanon and tighten Beirut airport security after Israeli airstrikes and incursions targeting Hezbollah.

Lebanon's Prime Minister Najib Mikati announced plans to increase the military presence in southern Lebanon from 4,500 to between 7,000 and 11,000 troops following a potential ceasefire with Israel. This decision comes amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes and incursions targeting Hezbollah. Mikati also indicated that security has been tightened at Beirut's airport to eliminate any justifications for Israeli attacks, aiming to assert Lebanon's sovereignty.

October 15, 2024
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