Marking a new Israeli aggression and violation of Lebanon’s sovereignty, a Zionist naval force landed in the northern Lebanese coastal town of Batroun early on Friday and captured one person, a security source said.
Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency said security forces were investigating the incident.
Caretaker Minister of Public Works and Transport Ali Hamieh indicated that the kidnapped Imad Amhaz is a civilian naval officer.
He said: “The kidnapping of Amhaz took place 100 meters from his place of residence. If it is proven that the kidnapping took place via a naval landing, where is the implementation of Resolution 1701?”
Hamieh stressed that communication is underway with UNIFIL, as “the Lebanese coast is monitored by the peace-keeping forces periodically from Naqoura to Arida.”
The Zionist force “went with all its weapons and equipment to a chalet near the beach, kidnapping a Lebanese man… and sailing away into the open sea on a speedboat,” the NNA said.
Media reports indicated that the Israeli operation was likely coordinated with the German navy monitoring the Lebanese coasts in the context of the implementation of the UN Resolution 1701.
Hezbollah Media Relations issued a statement to deny the allegations promoted by Al-Arabiya TV Channel, reiterating the the Resistance Party does not have sources (or close sources).
Hezbollah affirmed that it reflects its stances in clear statements and may never give confidential data to media outlets involved in the Zionist propaganda against the Resistance.
For his part, MP Jamil Al-Sayyed indicated that the Zionist naval attack reflects a sample of the situation that the enemy and its allies want to impose on Lebanon.
They want Lebanon to be without protection, deterrence, and dignity.
Source: Al-Manar English Website
