Sunday, 15 Nov 2026 5 Jumada al-Akhira 1448 AH Beirut

What they said

Direct quotes as they appeared in the news — each one links to its source.

دونالد ترامب (76) غادي آيزنكوت (43) بنيامين نتنياهو (41) محمد باقر قاليباف (28) ماركو روبيو (28) نعيم قاسم (27) نواف سلام (27) ترامب (25) يسرائيل كاتس (22) جبران باسيل (19) محسن رضائي (19) جوزاف عون (16) قاسم (16) عباس عراقجي (16)
It will not replace UNIFIL and will not be limited to the south.
كايا كالاسالممثلة العليا للاتحاد الأوروبي للشؤون الخارجية والسياسة الأمنية8 Oct 2026 · Anadolu Ajansı
We want Europe to be an essential partner in this new phase, not only in helping Lebanon manage its crises, but also in overcoming them and emerging from them.
يوسف رجّيوزير الخارجية اللبناني8 Oct 2026 · Anadolu Ajansı
It has taken a clear sovereign decision to restrict weapons and the use of force to the hands of the state across all its territory.
يوسف رجّيوزير الخارجية اللبناني8 Oct 2026 · Anadolu Ajansı
the gateway to the East
مروان النفّيرئيس مجلس الإدارة المدير العام لمرفأ بيروت8 Oct 2026 · Lebanon Debate
the pivotal position that Beirut Port occupies
مروان النفّيرئيس مجلس الإدارة المدير العام لمرفأ بيروت8 Oct 2026 · Lebanon Debate
We targeted King Khalid Airport in Riyadh with a ballistic missile this afternoon and it successfully hit its target
الحوثيونجماعة الحوثي في اليمن8 Oct 2026 · Lebanon Debate
We are working within the existing laws, and for the first time we are conducting an inventory of the ministry's and Ogero's assets, and I am currently against selling the assets of Alfa and Touch
شارل الحاجوزير الاتصالات اللبناني8 Oct 2026 · Lebanon Debate
We submitted a constitutional challenge and a question to the government, and we affirm that the current president of the Lebanese University has no right to run and to administer the elections at the same time
حليمة القعقورنائبة في مجلس النواب اللبناني8 Oct 2026 · Lebanon Debate
Extending this mandate would be widely welcomed, and this is the position of the member states.
كايا كالاسمسؤولة السياسة الخارجية في الاتحاد الأوروبي ونائبة رئيسة المفوضية الأوروبية8 Oct 2026 · الشرق الأوسط
Member states (of the Union) have always said that a security vacuum in south Lebanon cannot be allowed, so everyone is concerned about the end of UNIFIL's mission.
كايا كالاسمسؤولة السياسة الخارجية في الاتحاد الأوروبي ونائبة رئيسة المفوضية الأوروبية8 Oct 2026 · الشرق الأوسط
All that is attributed to President Salam about criticizing the Lebanese Army leadership during his meetings in Washington is baseless.
المكتب الإعلامي لرئيس مجلس الوزراء نواف سلامالمكتب الإعلامي لرئيس مجلس الوزراء8 Oct 2026 · MTV Lebanon
Since the return of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam from Washington to Beirut, some media and political machines have been active in spreading rumors and sowing poison among the Lebanese, by fabricating positions and attributing statements to President Salam that he did not make, in a blatant attempt to incite disputes between him and other Lebanese parties, especially the military institution, Banque du Liban, and Intra Investment Company.
المكتب الإعلامي لرئيس مجلس الوزراء نواف سلامالمكتب الإعلامي لرئيس مجلس الوزراء8 Oct 2026 · MTV Lebanon
The European Union is ready to provide the necessary assistance to Lebanon, especially to the army and the Internal Security Forces and the bodies concerned with social and humanitarian aspects.
كايا كالاسمسؤولة السياسة الخارجية في الاتحاد الأوروبي8 Oct 2026 · annahar.com
The extension of this mandate would be greatly welcomed, and this is the position of the member states.
كايا كالاسمسؤولة السياسة الخارجية في الاتحاد الأوروبي8 Oct 2026 · annahar.com
Member states (of the Union) have always said that a security vacuum in southern Lebanon cannot be allowed, so everyone is concerned about the end of UNIFIL's mission.
كايا كالاسمسؤولة السياسة الخارجية في الاتحاد الأوروبي8 Oct 2026 · annahar.com
The end of the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) without a UN alternative is a targeting of international legitimacy and its resolutions
نبيه بريرئيس البرلمان اللبناني8 Oct 2026 · الجزيرة نت
The Lebanese army is fully carrying out its duties in the areas south of the Litani River where it has deployed; in return, Israel continues its aggressive actions in the southern villages and towns from which it has not yet withdrawn, in violation of the content of the framework agreement signed between the two countries under American sponsorship
جوزيف عونالرئيس اللبناني8 Oct 2026 · الجزيرة نت
The presence of international forces in southern Lebanon and the disarmament of Hezbollah contributes to maintaining security and stability in the region
كايا كالاسمفوضة السياسة الخارجية في الاتحاد الأوروبي8 Oct 2026 · الجزيرة نت
Reviving the French-Lebanese relationship today does not mean seeking to repeat what it was in the past, but understanding what Lebanon expects from France, and what France expects from Lebanon
كريستوف موسيتيليمدير المعهد الفرنسي في لبنان8 Oct 2026 · annahar.com
Clearly, it is not about confrontation, that would be ridiculous; it is about defending multilingualism: French alongside Arabic and English
كريستوف موسيتيليمدير المعهد الفرنسي في لبنان8 Oct 2026 · annahar.com
Lebanon is not a Francophone country like other countries
كريستوف موسيتيليمدير المعهد الفرنسي في لبنان8 Oct 2026 · annahar.com
a little more than 200 kg
رافائيل غروسيالمدير العام للوكالة الدولية للطاقة الذرية8 Oct 2026 · مونت كارلو الدولية
actions for actions
جيه دي فانسنائب الرئيس الأمريكي8 Oct 2026 · مونت كارلو الدولية
It is a defensive agreement only
هاكان فيدانوزير الخارجية التركي8 Oct 2026 · Lebanon Debate
All their money will be refunded immediately. We gave everyone the option to return on any Arkia flight from anywhere in the world. My heart is with them, and I receive many requests, and we are trying to help. It is not simple, and it depends on the available seats on the planes.
عوز برلوفيتشالمدير العام لشركة "أركيا"8 Oct 2026 · Lebanon Debate
This question should be directed to the Ministry of Transport. As far as I understand, they will not be allowed to fly before an Israeli delegation goes out to examine the conclusions.
عوز برلوفيتشالمدير العام لشركة "أركيا"8 Oct 2026 · Lebanon Debate
There were supposed to be daily flights, but unfortunately they were suspended and cancelled by the Emiratis. According to my interpretation, as long as they do not allow flydubai to return, they will not allow us. In the Middle East there are matters of dignity, and according to flydubai they did everything required and dismissed dozens of people. Until they return to flying, they will not allow us, in my opinion.
عوز برلوفيتشالمدير العام لشركة "أركيا"8 Oct 2026 · Lebanon Debate
We are working to restore state authority and put it on the path of stability
يوسف رجّيوزير الخارجية والمغتربين اللبناني8 Oct 2026 · Lebanon Debate
The country has taken important decisions and we await the implementation phase
كايا كالاسمسؤولة الاتحاد الأوروبي للشؤون الخارجية والسياسة الأمنية8 Oct 2026 · Lebanon Debate
It is in the European Union's interest that Lebanon enjoys sovereignty
كايا كالاسمسؤولة الاتحاد الأوروبي للشؤون الخارجية والسياسة الأمنية8 Oct 2026 · Lebanon Debate