Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati called on Friday for an immediate ceasefire and the implementation of UN Resolution 1701.

Following a cabinet meeting at the Grand Serail, the caretaker premier announced that the government has decided, upon the request of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to formally ask the UN Security Council for a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire and the implementation of UN Resolution 1701.

Mikati affirmed that Hezbollah, as a member of the government, supports the application of the resolution. He also emphasized the importance of preparing Lebanon’s file for the upcoming Paris conference on October 24, stressing that a ceasefire is essential.

Moreover, Mikati condemned continuous Israeli violations of Lebanese sovereignty, calling the Israeli attack on UNIFIL peacekeepers in south Lebanon a “crime” and urging the international community to act regarding this issue, as reported by the National News Agency (NNA).

The PM further reiterated the need for Lebanon to swiftly elect a president and reassured the public that the government was working diligently to address the nation’s challenges.

Mikati also emphasized that private property rights must be respected, noting that operations at the airport, borders, and ports are running smoothly.

Source: NNA