The Lebanese Foreign Ministry has expressed the country's disappointment regarding U.S. President Joe

The Lebanese Foreign Ministry has expressed the country's disappointment regarding U.S. President Joe
September 25, 2024, 4:56 pm

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Biden’s comments on the escalating crisis between Lebanon and Israel, while still holding onto hope for "Washington’s intervention" and "assistance" amidst a wide-ranging war being waged by Israel against Lebanon, affecting four out of seven provinces, particularly focused in the south and the Bekaa Valley in eastern Lebanon.

President Biden stated that the United States is committed to preventing a broader war in the Middle East that "could engulf the entire region," adding that a diplomatic solution between Lebanon and Israel remains "the only path to lasting security, allowing the residents of both countries to return home safely along the borders.

" During his speech at the General Assembly debate on Tuesday, Biden noted that "Hezbollah" has launched rockets at Israel "without provocation." He emphasized that the world "should not flinch in the face of the horrors of October 7," and reaffirmed that every country has the right to ensure such attacks do not recur. In response, Lebanon expressed its dissatisfaction with these remarks. Foreign Minister Abdullah Bouhabib described Biden's address at the UN as "not strong nor reassuring, and it will not resolve this issue." He further stated that the United States "is the only country that can truly make a difference in the Middle East, particularly concerning Lebanon." Minister Bouhabib estimated that half a million people have been displaced due to the escalation between Israel and Hezbollah in the south.

Speaking at an event hosted by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly meetings, Bouhabib revealed that the number of displaced individuals in Lebanon prior to the recent Israeli bombings was approximately 110,000, stating, "Now, their number may be close to half a million." Furthermore, Bouhabib met with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, briefing him on the ground situation amid Israeli assaults and escalating tensions. According to a statement from the Lebanese Foreign

Ministry, the two ministers exchanged ideas on how to escape the current cycle of violence, given the challenges facing a ceasefire in Gaza and ending the conflict. Prince Faisal encouraged Lebanese officials to seize recent events to make a breakthrough in the presidential elections. Bouhabib thanked the minister for Saudi Arabia's interest in hearing Lebanon's perspective and providing possible assistance. Additionally, Bouhabib held discussions with his

Greek counterpart, George Gerapetritis, at the United Nations headquarters in New York, where he shared insights regarding the latest developments in Lebanon. Minister Gerapetritis expressed Greece's willingness to provide support and assistance to the Lebanese people during these challenging times.