Category: Political Affairs

Hezbollah's media relations denied the "Zionist allegations about the assassination of the Mujahid brother Hajj Abu Ali Reda," and confirmed that he is "well and healthy." Source: National News Agency - Lebanon

Druze Sheikh Al-Aql, Sami Abi Al-Mona, contacted this morning House Speaker Nabih Berri, offering his condolences for the martyrdom of Hezbollah Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and his comrades, as well as all the martyrs of the sinful Israeli aggression. A statement issued by the Druze Sheikh Aql media bureau indicated that 'the call was an opportunity for His Eminence to renew to the Parliament Speaker full solidarity with the people of the South, the Beirut suburbs and the Bekaa, in the face of the Israeli war, which must be confronted with the greatest degree of solidarity and internal national unity, to thwart the enemy's plots and prevent it from implementing its destructive and divisive plans among the Lebanese." The statement also indicated that talks highlighted the necessity of strengthening social and fraternal solidarity in light of the current critical stage. "Speaker Berri thanked His Eminence Sheikh Al-Aql for his call and solidarity, and praised the honorable stance of the nationa l leader Walid Jumblatt and the people of the Lebanese mountain towards their brothers," the statement maintained. "His Eminence Sheikh Abi Al-Mona also made a similar call to leader Walid Jumblatt, to consult and exchange views, emphasizing the need to consolidate internal unity and national solidarity, and to protect the mountain and the cohesion of its society, in light of the current state of war and the chaos and possible repercussions that necessitate the preservation of civil and general societal peace," the statement concluded. Source: National News Agency - Lebanon

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati stated, "The government is doing everything possible within its limited resources to manage the growing crisis, with an estimated one million people expected to be displaced-the largest displacement in Lebanon's history." He expressed gratitude to those who have provided assistance but acknowledged that the number of displaced individuals has grown significantly. Mikati announced measures to facilitate the entry of aid donations without customs duties and stressed the importance of coordinating aid distribution. He revealed upcoming meetings with donor organizations to address funding overseen by the Lebanese state and internal meetings to expedite legal processes. The prime minister emphasized that Lebanon will not tolerate security breaches on its roads and will take the necessary steps to protect private property. Additionally, decisions will be made to enhance consumer protection during these challenging times. Highlighting Lebanon's difficult situation, Mikati ca lled for collective efforts to navigate the current crises on humanitarian, diplomatic, and security levels. He reiterated the need to implement UN Resolution 1701 and mentioned that the army is ready to facilitate this. Mikati also disclosed that Lebanon had received a ceasefire request from the White House for a 21-day period, which would provide time to enforce Resolution 1701. Given the country's limited resources, he further stressed the importance of financial oversight, ensuring that essential needs are met. Moreover, Mikati reiterated his call for a ceasefire on all fronts to allow the nation to focus on addressing the humanitarian and security challenges. He also stressed that "Lebanon believes in international legitimacy and the United Nations." Source: National News Agency - Lebanon

Maronite Patriarch Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros Rahi pointed out that "we all lose in war, which is why negotiations must be adopted," noting that the assassination of Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah "has reopened a wound among the Lebanese." Patriarch Rahi added: "The Lebanese have paid a heavy price for deviating from the National Pact," affirming that "Lebanon will only be able to fulfill its mission through positive neutrality." He also stressed that "the international community must work to stop the cycle of war, killing, and destruction. Source: National News Agency - Lebanon

Sheikh Akl of the Unitarian Druze Community, Sami Abi Al-Muna, contacted this morning Parliament Speaker, Nabih Berri, to offer his condolences for the martyrdom of the Secretary-General of Hezbollah, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, his martyred companions, and all the martyrs of the sinful Israeli aggression. The Sheikh expressed full solidarity aganist the Israeli war, which must be confronted with the greatest degree of solidarity and internal national unity, to thwart the enemy and prevent it from implementing its destructive and divisive plans among the Lebanese, in addition to the social and fraternal solidarity required, according to the current critical stage. The statement concluded: "His Eminence Sheikh Abi Al-Mona also made a similar phone call with the leader Walid Jumblatt, to consult and exchange opinions, based on emphasizing the need to work to consolidate internal unity and national solidarity, and the importance of protecting the mountain and the cohesion of its society, in light of the current s tate of war and the chaos and reactions that its repercussions could cause, during which civil and general societal peace must be preserved." Source: National News Agency - Lebanon

Sheikh Akl of the Unitarian Druze Community, Sami Abi Al-Muna, contacted this morning Parliament Speaker, Nabih Berri, to offer his condolences for the martyrdom of the Secretary-General of Hezbollah, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, his martyred companions, and all the martyrs of the sinful Israeli aggression. The Sheikh expressed full solidarity aganist the Israeli war, which must be confronted with the greatest degree of solidarity and internal national unity, to thwart the enemy and prevent it from implementing its destructive and divisive plans among the Lebanese, in addition to the social and fraternal solidarity required, according to the current critical stage. The statement concluded: "His Eminence Sheikh Abi Al-Mona also made a similar phone call with the leader Walid Jumblatt, to consult and exchange opinions, based on emphasizing the need to work to consolidate internal unity and national solidarity, and the importance of protecting the mountain and the cohesion of its society, in light of the current s tate of war and the chaos and reactions that its repercussions could cause, during which civil and general societal peace must be preserved." Source: National News Agency - Lebanon