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UPDATED May 31, 2026 at 5:04 AM ET
May 30, 2026 at 2:05 PM ET
Lebanese PM accuses Israel of “scorched-earth policy”
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Nawaf Salam says Israel’s operations against Hezbollah are collective punishment and defends US-backed ceasefire talks.
WHO: Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam
WHAT: Accused Israel of pursuing a “scorched-earth policy” and called its actions “collective punishment,” while defending US-backed negotiations.
WHEN: May 31, 2026 at 6:29 AM ET
WHERE: Lebanon
WHY: He was reacting to Israel’s IDF operations and evacuation orders affecting southern Lebanese residents.
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