
The statement put Rajji in the crosshairs of Hezbollah supporters, with several prominent figures releasing statements condemning the Foreign Minister and his statement during the interview.
Youssef Rajji, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lebanon, said that "so long as Hezbollah is not completely disarmed, Israel has the right to continue its attacks," in an interview with Sky News, N12 reported on Wednesday.
The statement put Rajji in the crosshairs of Hezbollah supporters, with several prominent figures releasing statements condemning the Foreign Minister and his statement during the interview.
Lebanese pro-Hezbollah newspaper Al Akhbar published a piece describing Rajji as the "speaker of the enemy in the government," and called for the Lebanese Prime Minister and President to take action against him.
"He did not hesitate to turn the Foreign Ministry into a mobile mouthpiece for distraction, using diplomatic hybrid language which addresses the other side using rhetoric and not political speech," Al Akhbar said. "There is no point in warning him, or directing his attention away, because the whole Foreign Ministry is no longer Lebanese in its rhetoric or role."
Hezbollah member of Parliament stands against Rajji
Ali Ammar, a Hezbollah member of the Lebanese Parliament, also denounced Rajji, calling him "a resonant political, national, and moral failure."
Ammar also urged the Prime Minister and President to take a stand against Rajji's words.
LATEST POSTS
- 1
Flu illness count nears 5 million, with New York City among the hardest hit - 2
Hundreds are quarantined in South Carolina as measles spreads in 2 US outbreaks - 3
You finally got a doctor's appointment. Here's how to get the most out of it - 4
Health officials report 14 Legionnaires' disease cases in Florida, gym connection suspected - 5
Our favorite Space.com stories of 2025
Iranian strikes on Israel injure 11 and set chemical plant ablaze
Roman around the Christmas tree | Space photo of the day for Dec. 25, 2025
Woman leaves bachelorette trip after trusting her gut about sketchy men partying it up with friends
Mars orbiter sees 'butterfly' crater spread its wings on the Red Planet
Here's how 'Bridgerton' fans can watch the first episode of Season 4 before its Netflix release later this month
23 Most Amusing Messages At any point Sent Among Kids and Their Folks
Scientists dove hundreds of feet into the ocean and found creatures no human has ever seen. Our trash beat us there
Holiday season sees uptick in norovirus cases, according to CDC
Europe’s EV Boom Was Real in 2025. The Real Fight Starts In 2026












