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Israel has not committed to the agreement reached in the Washington negotiations and continues its attacks on southern villages and towns with shelling, destruction and bulldozing of homes

Lebanon wants UNIFIL to complete its mission in the south and welcomes an alternative European force in cooperation with the United Nations if the extension is not possible

The seat must not remain vacant.

We can only stand by the security agencies, for they are the backbone of the state and its main pillar.

The challenges facing the region are very great.

We praise the health minister's steps to combat counterfeit and smuggled medicines and congratulate him on his election as president of the 73rd session of the WHO Eastern Mediterranean.

The security agencies are the backbone of the state and its fundamental pillar, and we value their efforts in maintaining security and combating drugs and weapons smuggling.

They do not end except through negotiation and dialogue

There is no disagreement in Lebanon over these goals; the disagreement is over the manner and method of achieving them

The course of wars always differs from what the two warring parties expect

The board must work independently and transparently, and not be influenced by criticism as long as it is committed to the law and the public interest. Let your achievements speak for you, and do not hesitate to take the right decisions, however difficult they may be.

Reforming the electricity sector constitutes a national strategic priority that transcends all political and sectarian affiliations, and it is among the most prominent files that investors focus on when considering investment opportunities in Lebanon.

There are those who cooperate with foreign parties against their Lebanese brother at home

There is no disagreement in Lebanon over the goals, but over the method of achieving them, and our unity is the basis for rebuilding trust in the state.

Wars only end through negotiation and dialogue, and our goal is the Israeli withdrawal, the liberation of prisoners, the return of the displaced, and the deployment of the army across all Lebanese territory.

Israel is waiting for any mistake by Hezbollah to pounce on it, considering it a historic opportunity to eliminate Hezbollah once and for all.

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Implementing the government's decisions regarding extending state authority, preventing armed manifestations and confiscating weapons and ammunition.

No leniency is permissible toward any attempt to disrupt security or undermine the country's stability.

Security and stability are the foundation on which the state is built, and they can only be achieved by enforcing the rule of law, strengthening the presence of security and military institutions, and ensuring full coordination among them to protect citizens and safeguard their safety and reassurance.

The need to strictly enforce laws, prevent armed displays, confiscate weapons and ammunition, speed up investigations, and refer violators to the competent judiciary to take the necessary action.

No leniency is permissible toward any attempt to undermine security or harm the country's stability.

The current phase requires the highest levels of readiness and coordination between the security and military agencies, a continuous exchange of information and an accurate assessment of developments, away from any duplication of roles or conflict of powers

It has not adhered to the framework formula

It is time for Lebanon to rest

Lebanon welcomes any effort or endeavor by the Arab League to help it overcome this difficult phase.

Lebanon wishes to extend the mandate of the international forces (UNIFIL) or for them to continue their security tasks during 2027, the year set for their withdrawal, and welcomes, if that is not possible, any formula that ensures an international presence in the south, prevents a vacuum, and prevents placing the Lebanese Army in direct contact with the Israeli Army in the occupied areas.

Israel continues its attacks on southern villages and towns, bulldozing and destroying homes and preventing farmers from reaching their lands, and it has not adhered to the provisions of the framework agreement reached under American sponsorship

The Lebanese military delegation will participate in the tripartite meeting in Tampa on 20 October this month, to put Lebanon's demands to stop the Israeli escalation on the table, in the hope of achieving results consistent with the framework agreement

We appreciate Qatar's role in seeking to restore stability to the region's countries and bring viewpoints closer.