Lebanon’s council of ministers held on Thursday a session at Baabda Palace to discuss the implementation of the UN Resolution 1701, blaming the Israeli enemy for hindering the process.

The army commander-in-chief, Major General Rodolph Haykal, briefed the cabinet on the latest developments of the Zionist violations, stressing that the Israeli occupation forces exclusively prevent the completion of the Lebanese Army deployment.

Hayklal underscored that the Resistance and the locals total cooperation with the Army to complete its mission, adding that the military checkpoints firmly control the area south of Litani River.

During the session, two of the “Lebanese Forces” ministers tried to create tension by demanding the approval of a six-month timeline for the Resistance disarm; however, President Jospeh Aoun neglected their demand.

Following the cabinet session, Minister of Information Paul Morcos provided a summary of the key discussions. He emphasized that President Michel Aoun had described his recent meeting with Qatari Emir Tamim as “excellent,” with Qatar reaffirming its support for Lebanon’s military and plans to increase investments in the country.

Morcos also noted that President Aoun highlighted the commitment of countries willing to assist Lebanon in its reform efforts, praising the government’s progress on the banking sector reform bill.

Additionally, the Minister conveyed that Prime Minister Nawaf Salam emphasized the urgency of judicial appointments during the session. He also shared details of Salam’s recent visit to Syria, where discussions focused on border control, anti-smuggling measures, and the issue of missing persons in Syrian prisons.

Source: Al-Manar English Website and NNA