Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi has stated that Israel possesses the right to conduct attacks on Lebanon as long as Hezbollah remains armed and outside of full state control. This declaration comes amidst a fragile 2024 ceasefire that concluded over a year of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, though its implementation is reportedly contested. United Nations peacekeepers have found no evidence of Hezbollah re-establishing military presence south of the Litani River, despite repeated assertions from Israel. Current monitoring protocols mandate that Israel must inform a US-led committee before initiating any actions, unless facing an immediate security threat. Raggi emphasized that the continued presence of non-state armed groups grants Israel justification for continued military operations.