Arab League Secretary-General Visits Southern Lebanon: Israeli Aggressions Unacceptable
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Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy emphasized during his visit to southern Lebanon that Israeli aggressions are unacceptable, stressing the need for Arab and international support for Lebanon.
Translated by Qiyas from الأنباء — Original source
Beirut – Mansour Shaaban: Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy dedicated his first tour outside Egypt, following his assumption of office, to Lebanon, making him the first senior Arab official to visit the south, specifically areas that have suffered destruction and displacement of their residents since the outbreak of the war in 2023. During his visit, he stressed that the attacks and violations suffered by citizens in southern Lebanon at the hands of the Israeli occupation are “unacceptable.”
Fahmy commented on what he witnessed during his tour, which was accompanied by Minister of Social Affairs Haneen al-Sayyid. He visited the Benoit Barakat barracks in the city of Sidon and met with Major General Nicola Thabit, commander of the South Litani sector, along with senior army officers. He stated, “The Israeli attacks and violations suffered by citizens in southern Lebanon are unacceptable,” emphasizing “the responsibility of the Arab and international communities to support Lebanon and strengthen the capacities of its institutions, enabling it to confront challenges and facilitate the return of its people to their homes.”
Fahmy clarified that “the Arab stance is based on supporting the Lebanese state and its ability to provide services to citizens, as well as enhancing the capabilities of the Lebanese Armed Forces and their national role.” He affirmed that “supporting Lebanon constitutes a political commitment by the Arab community and the Arab League, aimed at addressing the root causes of the crisis and providing the necessary resources for Lebanese institutions to carry out their duties.”
Meanwhile, Members of Parliament renewed the election of their council’s bureau in a session that lasted approximately 15 minutes. They also renewed the election of members of parliamentary committees, their chairs, and their secretaries. MP Georges Adwan, on behalf of the “Lebanese Forces” bloc, submitted a bill proposing to shorten the term of the Parliament.
