Israel's 22nd invasion anniversary of Lebanon marked

Lebanon on Tuesday celebrated the anniversary of solidarity with south Lebanon and its western Bekaa which coincides with the 22nd anniversary of Israel's invasion of Lebanon.

Mass rallies and marches were held, and Lebanese flags and national banners were raised in different parts of Southern Lebanon, especially in Sidon, Nabatieh and Tyre.

In Jib Tenin town, ranking Lebanese officials observed a two-hour sit-in, and speeches were made commemorating solidarity between Syria and Lebanon and the national policy pursued by Lebanese President Emile Lahoud.

In Rashaya, political parties and senior representatives of political, social, cultural and education activities took part in a march whose participants condemned Israel's incessant attacks on Lebanon and commended the Lebanese resistance.

A similar celebration was also held in the area of Hermel where banners stressing Syrian-Lebanese unity and praising the Lebanese resistance were raised.