At the Grand Seraglio (Government Palace), the acting chief of staff signaled the country's willingness to enter into negotiations to achieve a long-term stability process in southern Lebanon and on the northern borders of occupied Palestine (Israel).
At the same time, it reaffirmed its commitment to international law, the ceasefire agreement and Resolution 1701, adopted on August 11, 2006.
In this context, he emphasized the search for lasting stability and a lasting peace solution, “but in return we received warnings from international delegates about war against Lebanon.”
Given these foreign positions, Mikati asked such officials: Do you support the idea of destruction? Is what is happening in Gaza acceptable?
In this sense, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri presented the UN envoy with a study of locations, damage, casualty numbers and agricultural areas affected by the Israeli bombings and the internationally banned use of phosphorus munitions.
Berri praised the efforts of the United Nations Interim Force (Unifil) at this stage and condemned Israeli attacks on residential areas, civilians and even ambulances and media personnel, which violate not only Resolution 1701 but all rules of engagement.
At this point, Defense Minister Maurice Slim emphasized the need to end Tel Aviv's attacks on the Levantine nation and demand the withdrawal of Zionists from the occupied Lebanese territories.
In a meeting with the Undersecretary of State for Peace Operations, Slim acknowledged Unifil's role in restoring calm and stability in cooperation with the Lebanese Army.
During the meeting, Lacroix discussed the general situation in the country and the scenario along the southern border with the Armed Forces Commander, General Joseph Aoun.
In his activities, he called on all parties to calm down, support the army in southern Lebanon and continue close cooperation with Unifil.
He also reaffirmed the commitment of the Secretary-General and the United Nations to Lebanon and their continued efforts towards de-escalation and a lasting ceasefire.
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