President Aoun leads a series of meetings
1/23/2026 2:58:14 PM
President of the Republic Joseph Aoun met with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri at Baabda Palace. With whom he discussed the general situation in the country, particularly in South Lebanon, in light of the continued Israeli attacks on southern villages and towns and their expansion into the Bekaa.
The discussion also addressed the meetings held to address the Israeli escalation and ways to help residents of the destroyed border villages return to their homes and provide them with the necessary support in their current locations.
Upon leaving Baabda Palace, Speaker Berri, said: "My meetings with His Excellency the President are always excellent."
Separately, President Aoun received a delegation from the a delegation from the "Gathering of the Sons of Southern Border Towns and Villages," headed by the Gathering’s Coordinator Tarek Mazraani. The discussion focused on the current situation in South Lebanon.
President Aoun welcomed the delegation, affirming his daily monitoring of "what is happening in the South and the suffering of its people and residents." The President emphasized that "the Lebanese state is committed to the return of residents to their land, the cessation of Israeli attacks, and the release of prisoners."
President Aoun affirmed before the delegation: "Our international contacts continue to call for an end to Israeli attacks, as Lebanon cannot be secure without the security of its southern region."
The President also confirmed that efforts are underway "in coordination with the Lebanese army command to strengthen its deployment in the border villages."
He added: "Our main priority in the 'Mechanism' meetings is to ensure the return of residents to their villages and homes, and the release of prisoners."
Addressing the delegation, President Aoun said: "You are our sons, and the state is committed to supporting you. I will discuss with the Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance the issue of compensation and the aid necessary assistance for reconstruction. I am in full agreement with the Speaker of Parliament and the Prime Minister on the need to alleviate your suffering- this is our national duty."
President Aoun also received at Baabda Palace French Ambassador to Lebanon, Hervé Magro, with whom he discussed preparations underway for the conference to support the Lebanese Army and Internal Security Forces, scheduled to be held in Paris on March 5. The pair also held a tour d’horizon on local and regional developments.
The discussion also addressed the meetings held to address the Israeli escalation and ways to help residents of the destroyed border villages return to their homes and provide them with the necessary support in their current locations.
Upon leaving Baabda Palace, Speaker Berri, said: "My meetings with His Excellency the President are always excellent."
Separately, President Aoun received a delegation from the a delegation from the "Gathering of the Sons of Southern Border Towns and Villages," headed by the Gathering’s Coordinator Tarek Mazraani. The discussion focused on the current situation in South Lebanon.
President Aoun welcomed the delegation, affirming his daily monitoring of "what is happening in the South and the suffering of its people and residents." The President emphasized that "the Lebanese state is committed to the return of residents to their land, the cessation of Israeli attacks, and the release of prisoners."
President Aoun affirmed before the delegation: "Our international contacts continue to call for an end to Israeli attacks, as Lebanon cannot be secure without the security of its southern region."
The President also confirmed that efforts are underway "in coordination with the Lebanese army command to strengthen its deployment in the border villages."
He added: "Our main priority in the 'Mechanism' meetings is to ensure the return of residents to their villages and homes, and the release of prisoners."
Addressing the delegation, President Aoun said: "You are our sons, and the state is committed to supporting you. I will discuss with the Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance the issue of compensation and the aid necessary assistance for reconstruction. I am in full agreement with the Speaker of Parliament and the Prime Minister on the need to alleviate your suffering- this is our national duty."
President Aoun also received at Baabda Palace French Ambassador to Lebanon, Hervé Magro, with whom he discussed preparations underway for the conference to support the Lebanese Army and Internal Security Forces, scheduled to be held in Paris on March 5. The pair also held a tour d’horizon on local and regional developments.