Aoun says any hand extending to harm civil peace 'will be cut off'

President Joseph Aoun warned Monday that the hand that would extend to harm civil peace will be cut off.

"No one in Lebanon wants civil war, and those who seek to exploit the situation won't succeed," Aoun said, adding that Security forces are implementing strict measures to maintain order, including arrests and weapon seizures.

Aoun described the situation in the south of the country as "tragic" and vowed to intensify diplomatic efforts to secure negotiations with Israel.