Lebanon's army and resistance movement of Hezbollah are on high alert in southern Lebanon to be ready for any Israeli hostile moves.

The Lebanese army Commander Michel Suleiman put all military units in southern Lebanon on full alert, Lebanese daily as-Safir reported.

"Suleiman ordered the army to be ready to prevent any possible violation of the Lebanese coastal waters and targeting civilians by the Israeli army," the paper quoted informed sources speaking on condition of anonymity.

The country went on full alert on Saturday a day before the Israeli regime is to begin what it called large-scale military defense exercises featuring scenarios in which chemical and biological missiles may hit populated areas.

Hezbollah has also said the group will 'vigilantly follow' the Israeli military exercises.

The regime's military drills are out of ' frustration and despair' following its humiliating defeat against the resistance and the Lebanese nation, said Sheikh Nabil Kaouk the group's commander in south Lebanon.

In Damascus and referring to Israel's military exercises, the Syrian Foreign Minster said on Thursday that Syria must be on high alert to defend the country against any Israeli hostility.

"Syria is ready to defend itself against any (Israeli) aggressiveness," Walid Muallem said.

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