Lebanon's Condemnation of the Attack on Cyprus
March 8, 2026
Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi condemned the drone attack that targeted Cyprus, expressing sorrow over the incident. He emphasized that these attacks do not represent Lebanon and urged Cypriots to separate their state from Hezbollah. He stated that the Lebanese government has deemed Hezbollah's military activities illegal. Any connection between Hezbollah and these attacks is rejected by Lebanon, which reiterates its opposition to such actions. Raggi highlighted the political context of the situation and the importance of the institutional framework.