The mayor of Qlayaa, Hanna Daher, stated that a decision was made to limit the Palm Sunday procession to the area around the church, noting that more than 2,500 people are still in the town.

He added: “We thank everyone who is helping us. An ambulance has been secured along with equipment for an emergency room, and we are coordinating on the ground with the Lebanese Army.”

For his part, the mayor of Rmeish, Hanna Al-Amil, said: “We will continue to practice our rituals, religious ceremonies, and daily masses. Today’s Palm Sunday will be limited to the church and its immediate surroundings.”