President of the Republic Joseph Aoun held a series of ministerial, parliamentary and diplomatic meetings at Baabda Palace, focusing on the latest domestic developments amid ongoing Israeli attacks on Lebanon.
On the security front, Aoun met with Defense Minister Michel Menassa with whom he reviewed the general situation and security developments in light of continued escalation.
Parliamentarily, the president received a delegation from the Strong Lebanon bloc headed by Gebran Bassil, who presented a proposal titled "Protecting Lebanon". The initiative calls for internal de-escalation, rejection of sectarian strife and foreign interference, and a solution based on exclusive state control over arms alongside a full Israeli withdrawal.
Aoun also met a Kataeb parliamentary delegation led by Samy Gemayel, who reaffirmed support for state institutions and sovereignty, urging stronger deployment of the Lebanese Army and security forces to reassure citizens amid growing concerns linked to displacement and ongoing strikes.
Diplomatically, the president received the ambassadors of Belgium, the Netherlands and Canada, who reiterated their countries’ support for Lebanon and for Aoun’s initiative aimed at de-escalation.
Separately, Aoun met Belgian-Lebanese Business Council President Martine Abi Khalil, who stressed continued private-sector support for Lebanon while warning of severe economic risks if the conflict persists. Aoun, in turn, underscored the importance of strengthening Lebanese-Belgian relations despite current challenges.
On the humanitarian front, a delegation from Save the Children briefed the president on its operations, noting that displacement has surpassed one million people and that children are increasingly at risk. Both sides stressed the urgency of sustaining humanitarian aid and ensuring access to education.
Aoun also met Court of Audit President Mohammad Badran, who updated him on the institution’s work under current conditions.
On the security front, Aoun met with Defense Minister Michel Menassa with whom he reviewed the general situation and security developments in light of continued escalation.
Parliamentarily, the president received a delegation from the Strong Lebanon bloc headed by Gebran Bassil, who presented a proposal titled "Protecting Lebanon". The initiative calls for internal de-escalation, rejection of sectarian strife and foreign interference, and a solution based on exclusive state control over arms alongside a full Israeli withdrawal.
Aoun also met a Kataeb parliamentary delegation led by Samy Gemayel, who reaffirmed support for state institutions and sovereignty, urging stronger deployment of the Lebanese Army and security forces to reassure citizens amid growing concerns linked to displacement and ongoing strikes.
Diplomatically, the president received the ambassadors of Belgium, the Netherlands and Canada, who reiterated their countries’ support for Lebanon and for Aoun’s initiative aimed at de-escalation.
Separately, Aoun met Belgian-Lebanese Business Council President Martine Abi Khalil, who stressed continued private-sector support for Lebanon while warning of severe economic risks if the conflict persists. Aoun, in turn, underscored the importance of strengthening Lebanese-Belgian relations despite current challenges.
On the humanitarian front, a delegation from Save the Children briefed the president on its operations, noting that displacement has surpassed one million people and that children are increasingly at risk. Both sides stressed the urgency of sustaining humanitarian aid and ensuring access to education.
Aoun also met Court of Audit President Mohammad Badran, who updated him on the institution’s work under current conditions.
