Mikati calls for immediate ceasefire, implementation of resolution 1701

Following a cabinet meeting at the Grand Serail on Friday, Caretaker Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, announced that the government has decided, upon the request of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to formally ask the UN Security Council for a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire and the implementation of UN Resolution 1701. Mikati affirmed that Hezbollah, as a member of the government, supports the application of the resolution. He also emphasized the importance of preparing Lebanon's file for the upcoming Paris conference on October 24, stressing that a ceasefire is essential. Moreover, Mikati condemned Israel's continuous violations of Lebanese sovereignty, calling the UNIFIL attack a "crime" and urging the international community to respond. The PM further reiterated the need for Lebanon to elect a president swiftly and reassured the public that the government was working diligently to address the nation's challenges. Mikati also emphasized that private property rights must be respected, noting t hat operations at the airport, borders, and ports are running smoothly. Source: National news agency - Lebanon