Lebanon's Prime Minister at the UN: "We must liberate all our lands from Israeli occupation"

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam addressed the UN General Assembly, stating the need to liberate all Lebanese lands from Israeli occupation. He noted that the country is weakened by crises and foreign interference, and called for the withdrawal of Israeli forces to the international border, the return of prisoners, and the restoration of sovereignty.

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam addressed the UN General Assembly, declaring the necessity of liberating all Lebanese lands from Israeli occupation. Salam described Lebanon as "weakened by accumulated crises and decades of foreign interference." He emphasized that the country bears the responsibility to reclaim all lands, restore sovereignty, and secure the return of prisoners. The Prime Minister reported that Lebanon has entered into negotiations with Israel under US auspices to end the war. He demanded the withdrawal of occupation forces to the international border, noting that the return of land means not only the end of occupation but also the return of residents and the restoration of life there. Salam's speech reflects Lebanon's official position on territorial disputes with Israel.