From the floor of Parliament, Deputy Speaker Elias Bou Saab  noted that the current general policy debate marked a rare moment of institutional dialogue in years, warning that “the deep divisions in the country will lead nowhere.” 

Bou Saab further questioned the government’s commitment to a key clause in the Taif Accord, asking: “The government has pledged, according to the National Reconciliation Document adopted in Taif, to take all necessary measures to liberate all occupied territories from Israeli control. How exactly has the government fulfilled this commitment?”

On judicial reform, Bou Saab called for the swift adoption of a draft law currently under review by the Administration and Justice Committee, saying, “Reforming the judiciary is the cornerstone of restoring the state.”

Addressing Education Minister Rima Karami he added: “God help you — we’ve had an exceptional year. I urge you to take that into account when overseeing the correction of official exam results.”