Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has said Israel’s targeting of state institutions and security equipment will not stop Lebanon from defending its land, in remarks circulated on 10 April 2026 following fresh Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon. Open‑source reports indicate that the comments came as Israeli forces carried out non‑stop air attacks across the country, including a direct hit on a State Security office in the southern city of Nabatieh that killed at least 10 Lebanese State Security personnel.
Aoun’s statement, released by official channels, emphasized that repeated Israeli strikes on state‑linked facilities and security infrastructure are deliberately aimed at undermining Lebanon’s sovereignty, yet will not deter the country from protecting its territory and population. The president underlined that Lebanese institutions, including the presidency and security agencies, remain determined to continue their work in the face of what he described as systematic attacks on state establishments.
According to open‑source accounts, the Israeli strikes on 10 April formed part of a broader escalation in southern Lebanon, with dozens of locations in the Nabatieh region and other areas hit in a single day. Lebanese authorities have reported scores of casualties, including both civilians and security personnel, while aid and monitoring groups note that the attacks have severely damaged roads, bridges, and emergency‑response capacity in the south.
Key highlights
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Aoun: Strikes won’t stop protection.
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State Security hit in Nabatieh.
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10 security staff killed on 10 April.
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Israel continues strikes on Lebanon.
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President vows to defend territory.