Beirut:Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has issued a warning regarding the potential dangers of ending the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) mandate before the full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701 and the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanese territory.
According to National news agency - Lebanon, Berri's remarks came during a meeting with German Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development Reem Alabali-Radovan and her delegation at the Second Presidency headquarters in Ain el-Tineh. The discussions involved German Ambassador to Lebanon Thomas Zahneisen and Berri's media adviser Ali Hamdan, focusing on the ongoing developments in Lebanon and the surrounding region.
The meeting addressed Israel's continued attacks on Lebanon, the systematic destruction of southern villages and towns, and Israel's non-compliance with international resolutions, including Resolution 1701. Berri emphasized the importance of strengthening Lebanon's partnership with Germany and the European Union, as well as maintaining international support for the Lebanese Army.
In a separate meeting, Berri received Agnès Dhur, the head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) delegation in Lebanon. They reviewed the ICRC's activities and humanitarian programs, particularly those related to displaced persons and Lebanese prisoners held by Israeli forces.
