The Lebanese army vowed on Tuesday to respond to the fire of Israeli forces if Israel repeated fire on its positions. This comes amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, and at a time when there is a growing Lebanese fear that Israel will target infrastructure, including Beirut International Airport, if Hezbollah participates in any US-Iranian war, according to what two senior Lebanese officials reported.
Published on: 02/24/2026 - 16:53
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On Tuesday, the Lebanese army ordered its members to respond to the Israeli army’s fire in the event that the latter returned fire towards its positions, according to what it reported. The Lebanese army’s announcement that Israel opened fire on one of its positions coincides with the emergence of Lebanese fear that the Hebrew state will launch strikes on Lebanon’s infrastructure in the event of an escalation between Iran and the United States.
The Lebanese army accused the Israeli forces of firing at the vicinity of a point it created on the border in southern Lebanon. He said in a statement, "While the army was establishing a control point at the southern border in the Sarda-Marjayoun area, the vicinity of the point came under fire from the Israeli side, coinciding with an Israeli drone flying at a low altitude and making threats with the aim of pushing the elements to leave."
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The Lebanese Army confirmed that its command issued "orders to reinforce the point, remain there, and respond to the sources of fire."
Israeli threatening message?
On Tuesday, two senior Lebanese officials revealed a message indirectly sent by Israel to Lebanon stating that it would strike it forcefully and target its civilian infrastructure, including the airport, if Hezbollah participated in any US-Iranian war.
Amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, Hezbollah's ally and main supporter, Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raji confirmed that there were "indications that the Israelis may strike forcefully in the event of escalation, including possible strikes on strategic infrastructure such as the airport."
He added on the sidelines of his participation in a session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, “We are currently undertaking diplomatic efforts to demand that Lebanese civilian infrastructure not be targeted, even in the event of reactions or reprisals.”
Despite a ceasefire in effect since November 2024, Israel continues to launch strikes, especially on southern Lebanon, and says its goal is to prevent Hezbollah from restoring its military capabilities.
France 24/AFP/Reuters
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