PM Salam condemns Israeli attacks as 'deliberate targeting' of Lebanon
Salam said the attacks were a blatant violation of Lebanon's sovereignty and U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701.
He urged the international community to take responsibility by pressuring Israel to halt its aggression and comply with a complete withdrawal from Lebanese territory.
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