Lebanese President Joseph Aoun issued a formal statement on Friday characterizing recent Israeli military activity in southern Lebanon as a significant risk to ongoing diplomatic efforts. The incident involved controlled detonations conducted by the Israeli military in the vicinity of Beaufort Castle, a site recognized by UNESCO for its historical significance.

According to the statement released by the President’s office, these explosions constitute an "extremely dangerous escalation." Aoun emphasized that the timing of these actions—occurring shortly after the establishment of a framework agreement intended to stabilize the border region—represents a direct challenge to the durability of that deal. The President’s comments reflect growing concern within the Lebanese government that military operations near sensitive sites could undermine the fragile progress made in recent negotiations.

While the President’s office has framed these actions as a clear violation of the spirit of the framework agreement, the Israeli military has not yet provided a detailed public response regarding the specific tactical necessity of the detonations at this location. The situation remains tense as both sides navigate the implementation of the new diplomatic framework amidst ongoing security concerns in the border area.