Beirut:Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has expressed his approval of the expanded deployment of the armed forces across Greater Beirut. In a recent post on X, he emphasized the role of the military in ensuring the security and safety of citizens, particularly following suspicious nighttime gatherings in the capital that have caused public concern.
According to National news agency - Lebanon, Salam communicated with Army Commander General Rudolph Haykal and Internal Security Forces Commander Major General Raed Abdullah, highlighting the importance of the state and its armed forces in maintaining vigilance. He stressed that the state's authority must extend over all its territory to achieve lasting stability, even if it needs to be done gradually and solely with its own forces.
Additionally, Salam met with Justice Minister Adel Nassar and Public Prosecutor Rami Hajj to discuss ongoing investigations concerning the explosives shipment seized in Dahr al-Baydar. He emphasized the need to arrest those involved with illegal weapons and ensure they face justice, adhering strictly to the law.
Salam urged prioritizing national interests, stating that decisions on war and peace should remain within the purview of the state and its constitutional bodies, without external influence.
