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Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon told the Security Council that the Lebanese group Hezbollah, with the assistance of Iran, is trying to restore its strength and rearm. He called the organization a “serious threat” to Israel and stability in the region.

Israel and Hezbollah entered into a 60-day ceasefire that came into force on November 27, brokered by the United States. The terms of the agreement provide for the deployment of the Lebanese army in the south of the country and the withdrawal of forces of both sides. However, both sides are already accusing each other of violating the agreements.

Danon stressed that, despite the significant weakening of Hezbollah during the conflict, the group is trying to restore its military potential with the help of Iran. He called on the Lebanese government and the international community to strengthen control over the Syrian-Lebanese border, as well as air and sea routes, to prevent the smuggling of weapons, ammunition and financial aid.

According to Danon, after the ceasefire agreement, cases of transfer of weapons and funds to Hezbollah were recorded. He also noted that the group’s activities often take place near the bases and patrols of UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon.

However, according to the ambassador, UNIFIL (UN Interim Force in Lebanon) is not fully fulfilling its mandate and is not taking sufficient measures to prevent hostile activities in its area of ​​​​responsibility.

Hezbollah and Iran have not yet commented on these statements. A senior Lebanese source close to Hezbollah denied the accusations.