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Aoun: Lebanon Adheres to UNSC Resolution 1701

Lebanese President received Monday UN Special Coordinator in Lebanon, Jan Kubis, at the Baabda Palace, on a farewell visit to mark the end of his tasks in Lebanon (NNA)
Lebanese President received Monday UN Special Coordinator in Lebanon, Jan Kubis, at the Baabda Palace, on a farewell visit to mark the end of his tasks in Lebanon (NNA)
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Aoun: Lebanon Adheres to UNSC Resolution 1701

Lebanese President received Monday UN Special Coordinator in Lebanon, Jan Kubis, at the Baabda Palace, on a farewell visit to mark the end of his tasks in Lebanon (NNA)
Lebanese President received Monday UN Special Coordinator in Lebanon, Jan Kubis, at the Baabda Palace, on a farewell visit to mark the end of his tasks in Lebanon (NNA)

Lebanese President Michel Aoun affirmed Monday his country’s keenness to cooperate with the United Nations in all areas, stressing adherence to international charters and decisions, especially Resolution 1701.

Aoun’s statement came while receiving UN Special Coordinator in Lebanon, Jan Kubis, at the Baabda Palace, on a farewell visit to mark the end of his tasks in Lebanon, and his assumption of new assignments, in Libya.

The President called on UN-affiliated international organizations to continue providing support and assistance to Lebanon, especially in light of the current difficult circumstances, which the country passes through.

Aoun awarded Kubis the National Cedar Order (Rank of Knight), in recognition of his efforts in enhancing cooperation between the UN and Lebanon, wishing him success in his newly assumed tasks. The President thanked the UN official for everything he had given and made for the benefit of Lebanon, which made him a friend of this country.

Aoun also conveyed his greeting to UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, “Who more than once expressed his love, affection, and love for Lebanon, along with his constant desire to support this country.”

For his part, Kubis said, “I am leaving Lebanon, and this is unexpected, because my plan was to stay for a longer period, but matters are subject to circumstances and need. Therefore, I have to leave, but I am heartily staying here.”

He said the UN will continue to communicate with Lebanon. Kubis’ Deputy, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Najat Rushdi, will be in charge of the whole UN operation, up until the Secretary-General will appoint a successor.

“I can confirm that the same attitude will be at the disposal and work for the benefit of Lebanon, by General Del Cole, Head of UNIFIL, and the operations will continue,” Kubis stated.

He added that the UN Secretary-General is following, with keen interest, what is happening in the country, lately last Thursday in a telephone conversation with the Caretaker Prime Minister Hassan Diab.

“They dealt with a number of issues which are very relevant and critical for Lebanon. I am in contact with the Secretary-General and I can confirm that he is now intensively looking in the areas in which Lebanon needs assistance, and he is ready to mobilize international and UN assistance,” Kubis said.

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Lebanon to Increase Army Personnel Ahead of Possible Deployment South of Litani

Prime Minister Najib Mikati chairing the cabinet meeting (Photo: The Prime Minister’s office)
Prime Minister Najib Mikati chairing the cabinet meeting (Photo: The Prime Minister’s office)
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Lebanon to Increase Army Personnel Ahead of Possible Deployment South of Litani

Prime Minister Najib Mikati chairing the cabinet meeting (Photo: The Prime Minister’s office)
Prime Minister Najib Mikati chairing the cabinet meeting (Photo: The Prime Minister’s office)

The Lebanese government has approved funding to recruit 1,500 new military personnel in the Lebanese Army as part of an initiative to increase military presence along the southern border, amid Israel’s ongoing hostilities.
The funds will be provided to the Ministry of Defense as an advance, a decision highlighted by the Minister of Information for its political and international significance, particularly in relation to implementing United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701.
Prime Minister Najib Mikati in the caretaker government emphasized that continued and escalating Israeli attacks on Lebanon amount to crimes against humanity. He stated that a primary pathway to a resolution involves halting hostilities against the country, fully implementing Resolution 1701, and electing a new president to restore institutional order, stability, and initiate reconstruction.

Mikati condemned what he described as an international failure to stop Israel’s actions against Lebanon, which include attacks on towns and villages, civilian deaths, and strikes against medical and relief personnel.
“We condemn and hold the international community responsible for the continuation of Israel’s genocidal war on Lebanon, its destruction of towns and villages, killing of civilians, assassination of army personnel, and targeting of medical teams, civil defense, relief teams, and journalists.
“Additionally, the attacks on UNIFIL, which represents international legitimacy, make targeting UNIFIL an assault on the international community and the Security Council. This destruction continues to affect hospitals, schools, and educational centers,” stated Mikati.
On the international front, Mikati highlighted the solidarity shown by world figures, referring to his discussions with leaders like Jordan’s King Abdullah, France’s President Emmanuel Macron, and Britain’s Prime Minister. This was further demonstrated during the Paris Conference in Support of Lebanon -late on October- he underlined, specifically thanking France for its humanitarian efforts and military support.
But he added: “But unfortunately, Israel is blatantly disregarding all international efforts to achieve a ceasefire.”
The prime minister reiterated Lebanon’s stance on safeguarding its dignity and sovereignty across air, sea, and land, pledging to confront any Israeli violations.
Following the cabinet meeting, Minister of Information Ziad Makari assured that funds to recruit 1,500 additional soldiers are available and that the government encountered no issues regarding this allocation.
Nasser Yassin, the government’s Emergency Committee coordinator, announced that the cabinet approved fuel allocations for 541 shelters in mountainous regions over 300 meters in altitude to ensure winter heating. Yassin also detailed efforts concerning the people displaced as the result of the Israeli hostilities in Lebanon.
He highlighted that there are 44,000 families in 1,138 shelters and an additional 147,000 families housed within communities.