Following a cabinet session at Baabda Palace, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced two key decisions taken by the Council of Ministers amid escalating tensions in the country.
The first decision involves filing an urgent complaint with the United Nations Security Council over the recent escalation of Israeli attacks on Lebanon. Salam highlighted that the strikes intensified on Wednesday, April 8, particularly targeting the capital, Beirut, and resulting in a significant number of civilian casualties. He described the escalation as a serious violation of international and humanitarian law, occurring despite ongoing regional and international efforts to halt the conflict.
The second decision focuses on strengthening security within Beirut. In line with the National Reconciliation Document, known as the Taif Agreement, and existing cabinet resolutions, the government has directed the Lebanese army and security forces to reinforce state control across the Beirut Governorate.
Authorities have been instructed to ensure that all weapons are restricted solely to legitimate state forces, enforce laws strictly, and take necessary action against violators. Individuals found in breach of these measures will be referred to the appropriate judicial authorities.