military operation

Under its terms, Israel is prohibited from conducting offensive military operations in Lebanon while Lebanon must prevent armed groups, including Hezbollah, from launching attacks on Israel.

He has positioned himself as a staunch supporter of Israel during its campaign in Gaza, but has urged the American ally to end its military operation.

On announcing the start of his "special military operation" – the full-scale invasion of Ukraine – he had issued a warning to “those who may be tempted to interfere from the outside”.

“They need to fund the government and the intense military operation,” Ms. Ochieng said.

"And here he is in front of me again, saying: 'You won't be able to do anything, officer. Now's our time, the time of those who are shedding blood in the special military operation.'"