Jouret el ballout: MP Ibrahim Kanaan emphasized the importance of rallying around the state and supporting the legitimacy and army, stating, "Today, more than ever, we are required to rally around our state, along with all free and independent people, and to choose the state, legitimacy, and the army."
According to National news agency - Lebanon, Kanaan highlighted the need for action and practical measures to address significant challenges. His remarks were made during an Independence Day celebration in Jouret El Ballout, attended by Metn Governor Marlene Haddad, Mayor Issam Abu Jawdeh, and various local officials and media representatives.
Kanaan referenced the President of the Republic's Independence Day speech, noting it conveyed both domestic and international messages. President Joseph Aoun assured the domestic audience of continued efforts to strengthen the state and deploy the army throughout Lebanese territory. Kanaan urged understanding of the message's significance.
Internationally, Kanaan stated that questioning the Lebanese army is unacceptable. He expressed readiness to discuss cooperation for Lebanon's benefit, emphasizing that it should be through institutions, dignity, and sovereignty, with the Lebanese army playing a central role.