Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati announced on Friday, following the Cabinet session at the Grand Serail, that "the Cabinet has decided, at the request of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to submit a request to the Security Council for an immediate ceasefire and the implementation of Resolution 1701."
He affirmed, "A diplomatic solution is on the table, and Hezbollah, as a partner in the government, agrees to implement Resolution 1701."
Mikati clarified that the government is "preparing a comprehensive Lebanese file for the Paris Conference on October 24, with a focus on the urgent necessity of a ceasefire." He emphasized, "We are committed to our rights and land, and we have repeatedly affirmed Lebanon's adherence to Resolution 1701 in international forums," adding that "what is happening is completely unacceptable."
The Prime Minister pointed out that "the assault on UNIFIL by the Israeli army is a crime that we condemn and should be addressed by the international community, whose sanctity is being violated."
Regarding the presidential elections, he stressed "the urgent need to elect a president for the republic as soon as possible."
Regarding displaced Lebanese and property damage, Mikati apologized "to the Lebanese for any shortcomings," affirming that the government is doing "everything possible." He noted that "the relevant ministers are taking steps to implement what is feasible," stressing that "the constitution protects private property and cannot be violated." He assured that matters at the airport, borders, and ports are proceeding as they should.
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