What they said

There has never been in the history of the Arabs and Islamic states in this era a youthful, active and exceptional force with conventional capabilities like the force formed by Lebanese popular capabilities against the American-Zionist project.

The moment now is highly opportune, especially as America, after the war on Iran, is suffering its worst historical weakness, in addition to an unprecedented structural paralysis in its strategic capacity.

Washington is confiscating the Middle East and turning it into a network of military bases and structural capabilities for energy, economic and financial plunder that prevents Arab and Islamic states from the ability to unite and play a leading role.

From the heart of that difficult morning, the heroism of a generation was revealed. The people of Israel, in all its diversity, rose to defend the home and restore security.

"Full readiness"

President Berri listened to our point of view, but the amendments have a legislative, legal and constitutional path that must take its course, and the matter is up to the MPs and the general assembly of the Parliament.

We met President Berri and presented to him the necessity of amending, and he was understanding. Minister Morcos and a number of MPs were in constant consultation among themselves and with us, and we agreed on the amendments that do not differ in essence from those approved by the joint parliamentary committees. Therefore, we returned and spoke with President Berri and briefed him on the atmosphere of the contacts, so he was welcoming and understanding.

The meeting was positive, and we addressed the amendments. Before the law was passed, we had wished that the Deputy Speaker of Parliament tasked with handling the file would ascertain the opinion of the syndicates and the bodies concerned, and a meeting was held on the tenth of last August, and we agreed on a series of amendments numbering around 23 to 24, and they were supposed to be proposed during the discussion of the media law, but circumstances arose during the session whose details we won't revisit, leading to the law being passed without amendment. We objected and raised our voice to the President of the Republic, and we wished he would return the law, but he did not; rather, he signed it and it was published in the Official Gazette. But Information Minister Paul Morcos said the law is amendable, and that some amendments had been passed but the circumstances were not suitable, and that he is working toward that.

If Minister Joe Saddi's step is not met with positivity, then every event has its own conversation.

The airport security apparatus and all security agencies affiliated with the Ministry of Interior and Municipalities are fully ready to secure the airport’s operation and ensure a safe and organized launch for this vital facility once the construction work and required equipment are completed.

If Israel comes under fire, we will respond with full force.

The Iranians fire at every country in the region except one, which is Israel, because they know that the American planes and refueling aircraft take off from here to carry out the strikes.

We strongly want to target Iranian energy targets, but the United States does not agree to that at this stage.

The SCADA project is at the heart of the establishment's strategy to ensure continuity of drinking water supply, preserve its quality, reduce production and distribution costs, and improve services provided to subscribers. It complements projects for developing sources, stations, networks, reservoirs and solar energy, by enhancing our ability to monitor operations, detect problems early, and direct maintenance and intervention based on accurate information, which reflects more regular service and faster response to the needs of our people.

The partnership between the International Committee of the Red Cross and the South Lebanon Water Establishment has proven extremely important, especially during the recent conflict. It allowed a rapid and effective response to the urgent needs of displaced and most at-risk communities in conflict-affected areas that are difficult to reach. Today, the opening of the new control center with the SCADA system reflects the ICRC's commitment to addressing basic needs at the infrastructure level and improving the quality of life of people in southern Lebanon.

I won't talk about politics today, I'll only talk about water.

Lebanon wants an executive authority capable of national rescue

Building the digital republic requires a partnership between the state, the private sector, universities and startups

Holding it despite the difficult circumstances and the postponement imposed by the war reflects the organizers' faith in Lebanon and its ability to regain its role in technology and innovation

The importance of this event in strengthening Lebanon's position on the map of digital technology and innovation in the region and the world

Not happy

They do not abide by the ceasefire and do not believe in dialogue; through the naval blockade and the violation of the agreements concerning Lebanon they have shown that they understand nothing but the language of force

The aggressors received their response tonight

A voice both deep and light at the same time (...) inspiring reassurance even in periods when a sense of safety is absent.

Perhaps today we simply have to find other ways, other methods, to keep it alive.

You have contributed daily to the vitality of Francophonie, which we all know is much more than just a language; it is also a set of values.

Lebanon is capable of regaining its place on the innovation and technology map

There is no real alternative to the United States

destroying the good relations with America

Without America, my friends, Israel does not exist in the long run