Netanyahu says Israel 'respects' Lebanon and its army

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel is enforcing a tough and uncompromising policy in Lebanon.

Commenting on the latest escalation, Netanyahu said that Israel “respects” Lebanon and its army. “Therefore we demand from them things that you demand from someone you respect,” Netanyahu added, speaking during a weekly cabinet session.

“Lebanon is responsible for what comes out of its territory, and it must ensure that… no attacks against Israel come out of its territory,” Netanyahu said, apparently referring to recent rocket fire.