Israel's violations: Mikati calls Hochstein, army complains to UNIFIL

Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati communicated with U.S. mediator Amos Hochstein on Thursday to “discuss the developments and emphasize Lebanon’s stance,” in the wake of Israel’s numerous violations of the ceasefire agreement, Al-Akhbar newspaper reported on Friday.

The Lebanese Army meanwhile communicated with the U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) over the violations, the daily said.

Army Commander General Joseph Aoun later met at his office in Yarze with U.S. army Major General Jasper Jeffers, who will head the five-party committee for monitoring the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire.

Aoun and Jeffers discussed the general situations and the coordination mechanism among the relevant parties in south Lebanon.

The five-party committee comprises the U.S., France, Lebanon, Israel and UNIFIL.