Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati urged Israel on Saturday to cease its "repeated attacks" on Lebanon and to end its deadly war on the Gaza Strip.

While touring the southern region, Mikati said, “We consistently advocate for peace, and our preference is to pursue peace and implement UN Resolution 1701," according to the Lebanese National News Agency, Aanadolu reported. 

On Aug. 11, 2006, the UN Security Council unanimously passed Resolution 1701, which demanded a full cessation of hostilities between Lebanon and Israel.

"Israel should cease its ongoing attacks on Lebanon, halt the war on Gaza, and all parties should adhere to Resolution No. 2735,” Mikati said.

He added, “We stand with our people, the resistance is fulfilling its obligations, the Lebanese government is fulfilling its duties, and our objective is to safeguard the country in every aspect.”