The Higher Islamic Sharia Council held its regular meeting on Saturday, chaired by the Mufti of the Lebanese Republic, Sheikh Abdel Latif Derian, at Dar al-Fatwa, in the presence of caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati.
In its statement, the Council strongly condemned the destructive Israeli offensive against Lebanon, calling on the UN Security Council to "immediately" adopt a resolution to end the war on the country and "compel" Israel to comply with it.
The Council also called for the full implementation of Security Council Resolution 1701, "to enable the Lebanese Army to fulfill its national duty of defending Lebanon and restoring state sovereignty." It reiterated its support for the PM, who "continues to work tirelessly to navigate Lebanon through its crisis by containing the repercussions of the Israeli aggression."
According to the statement, Lebanese muftis emphasized the importance of national unity, describing it as "a fundamental guarantee for Lebanon’s security, sovereignty, freedom, and independence." The statement noted that "the Israeli aggression targets Lebanon and all Lebanese who, through their unity, solidarity, and commitment to their country, are capable of resisting and repelling the enemy."
Viewing the current situation as "a trial that exposes Lebanon to destruction," the Council stressed the need to "proceed, in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution, to elect a President of the Republic, a unifying symbol for the country." It also highlighted the importance of "Muslim-Christian coexistence and building a state of law."
The Council further urged participants at the upcoming Arab-Islamic summit in Riyadh on November 11 to address the Palestinian cause, "which is at the heart of most issues in the region," advocating a solution based on the establishment of a Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital.
Finally, the Council welcomed the declaration from the spiritual summit in Bkerke, which underscored the need to end hostilities, reach an immediate ceasefire, and fully implement UN Security Council Resolution 1701.
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