Jordan’s Prime Minister Stands with Lebanon Amid Regional Tensions


AMMAN: Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan of Jordan met with Lebanese Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati to discuss the ongoing Israeli military actions against Lebanon, reaffirming Jordan’s support for Lebanon’s sovereignty and stability.

According to Jordan News Agency, during the key meeting held in Amman, Prime Minister Hassan expressed Jordan’s unwavering stance in support of Lebanon amidst the current regional tensions. He condemned the ongoing Israeli aggression and emphasized the importance of adhering to United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701, which calls for a full cessation of hostilities and the respect of Lebanon’s territorial integrity.

Lebanese Prime Minister Mikati thanked Jordan for its solid support during these challenging times. He highlighted the significance of Jordan’s role in maintaining regional security and its persistent solidarity with the Lebanese people.

The meeting underscores the strong bilateral relations between Jordan and Lebanon and their mutual concerns over regio
nal security and peace.

UNHCR’s Grandi appeals for urgent humanitarian support and an end to the bloodshed in Lebanon


The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, called on Sunday for greater international support to stem the humanitarian catastrophe engulfing Lebanon.

Two weeks of deadly Israeli airstrikes have killed hundreds and forced over a million people to flee their homes. Grandi was visiting Beirut to express his solidarity with Lebanon and to mobilize more support for all those affected, both Lebanese and refugees.

The conflict ravaging the country is disrupting urgently required supply shipments. Supply routes within and into Lebanon must be preserved, so the flow of relief items continues to reach those in need.

During his visit, Grandi met with the Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, and other senior officials, the UN and humanitarian community, UNHCR staff, and displaced families.

‘I’ve witnessed today the tragic toll this war is taking on entire communities,’ said Grandi. ‘International humanitarian law must be respected and cannot be ignored. Families have been left homeless, stranded in t
he open air with traumatized children unable to understand what’s happening. They all told me how desperate they are to feel safe, and for the airstrikes to stop so they can return to their towns and villages.

It is an urgent moral imperative to help the people affected by this recent escalation. They should not pay the price for the abysmal failure to find political solutions and end this vicious cycle of violence. Now, in this hour of overwhelming need, the world must come to Lebanon’s aid.’

With large numbers of people displaced within the country in just two weeks, government-run shelters are overwhelmed and UNHCR is working with humanitarian partners and the authorities to urgently find safe shelter for all those without.

The UN Refugee Agency is also providing people with essential relief items, cash assistance, shelter assistance, medical care and other support. But the international community must significantly increase funding in order for humanitarians to respond adequately.

UNHCR has launched a
n appeal for $111 million to assist 1 million displaced people in Lebanon through the end of 2024, as part of a wider UN appeal for $425.7 million.

Grandi’s visit to Lebanon included meeting displaced Syrian refugees in Beirut’s Nabaa neighborhood.

‘I deeply appreciate Lebanon’s generosity in hosting so many refugees over the years – including those forced to flee Syria – despite the considerable challenges the country has faced. These refugees are now forced to flee again with scant resources and nowhere safe to go.’

Following his visit to Lebanon, High Commissioner Grandi will be traveling to Syria where he will meet with the authorities and with both Lebanese and Syrians who have fled across the border.

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon

Baisari, Grandi meet


Acting General Security Chief, Major General Elias Baisari, on Friday met with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi.

Discussions between the pair reportedly focused on the Israeli aggression on Lebanon and the displacement of hundreds of thousands of citizens from the targeted areas, in addition to finding solutions and supporting humanitarian efforts in cooperation with international organizations to show solidarity with those affected.

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon

Makary meets in Paris with Canadian Foreign Minister, emphasizing need for a ceasefire and condemning Israel


Caretaker Minister of Information, Ziad Makary, met on Sunday with Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly, on the sidelines of the 19th Francophone Summit in Paris, where he heads the Lebanese delegation.

The meeting was a chance to hold a long discussion about the recent developments, where both sides stressed the need for a ceasefire and condemned Israel.

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon

Army Commander meets Grandi


Army Commander General Joseph Aoun received in his office in Yarzeh the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi.

Discussions between the pair reportedly focused on the general situation in the country in light of the ongoing Israeli aggression on Lebanon.

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon