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Saba Yemen
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Democratic Front calls for unified vision on Palestinians presence in Lebanon
Beirut - Saba: The leadership of the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine in Lebanon held a leadership meeting at its office in Beirut on Wednesday to discuss the risks threatening the Palestinian cause and the developments of the Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people. The meeting reviewed the situation of the Palestinian people in Lebanon and the file of Lebanese-Palestinian relations in light of the risks and challenges facing the two brotherly peoples. The Democratic Front affirmed in a statement received by the Yemeni News Agency (Saba): "Our Palestinian people, who have always affirmed their support and stand by brotherly Lebanon, its security, stability, and the liberation of the remaining land, today renew their position and commitment to Lebanese sovereignty. They consider the security of the camps to be part of the security of all Lebanese regions. They are keen to forge the best possible Palestinian-Lebanese relations, organize them, and consolidate them on solid and sound foundations that strengthen fraternal relations between the two brotherly peoples, guarantee justice and dignity for the Palestinian people, preserve Lebanon's security, stability, and sovereignty, and safeguard the interests of the Palestinian and Lebanese peoples on the basis of rights and duties." The Front's leadership expressed its appreciation for the positions of His Excellency the President of the Lebanese Republic, General Joseph Aoun, in his support for the Palestinian people's struggle and their right to return, and his emphasis on dialogue to regulate relations and address all common issues responsibly and wisely. It also valued the official and popular Lebanese position in support of our people in confronting the enemy, Israeli aggression, and the war of extermination in Gaza, and in supporting their struggle to regain their legitimate national rights to return, self-determination, and the establishment of a fully sovereign, independent Palestinian state with Quds as its capital. The Front stressed the necessity of a joint Lebanese-Palestinian approach and the formulation of a joint Lebanese-Palestinian action strategy to confront the dangers and plots targeting the two brotherly peoples. This can only be achieved through fraternal dialogue between the two parties. The Front affirmed that the Palestinian refugee issue is a national, political, and humanitarian issue, and is not limited to the issue of Palestinian weapons. The camps are a milieu of struggle and resistance, a living witness to the tragedy that has befallen the Palestinian people, and one of the pillars of preserving the right of return and national identity. The Front called for an official and popular Lebanese-Palestinian dialogue, addressing the arms issue without exaggeration and tension, and addressing it as a political and societal issue. The natural venue for discussion is the Joint Palestinian Action Committee and the Lebanese-Palestinian Dialogue Committee, which must agree on a unified vision that draws a line between the responsibilities the Palestinian people can bear toward the Lebanese state and the responsibilities some parties are trying to force upon them. This should be based on Lebanese recognition of the specificity of the Palestinian situation and agreement on a comprehensive approach to the Palestinian presence, free from selectivity, and comprehensively addressing the political, economic, social, legal, and security aspects. This requires granting Palestinian refugees legal capacity as refugees, not foreigners, with all the resulting necessity of enacting legislation that grants them legal protection regarding employment, property, and political activity, in a manner that serves the position of adhering to the right of return. This serves the common interest of rejecting both resettlement and displacement. The Front's leadership stressed the importance of internal dialogue between the various Palestinian factions and forces in Lebanon to unify positions and agree on a unified Palestinian vision on all issues. It also stressed the need to strengthen joint Palestinian action and intensify and consolidate all efforts at this sensitive stage in order to preserve the Palestinian presence, fortify the camps, and enable our people to confront the political, social, and livelihood challenges they face. The Front's leadership also addressed the deteriorating economic and living conditions of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon, in light of the decline in UNRWA services and continued cuts. It called on the agency to take urgent action to secure the necessary funds to implement a comprehensive relief plan that meets the needs of refugees, away from the policy of adapting to the financial crisis and resorting to cuts. The Front warned against compromising programs and services under the pretext of financial deficits. It emphasized the importance of working with donor countries to provide the necessary funding to improve educational, health, and relief services, protect job security for UNRWA employees, address the problem of dilapidated infrastructure and homes in camps and settlements, complete the reconstruction of Nahr al-Bared camp, expedite the restoration of schools in Ain al-Hilweh camp, and respond to the demands of Palestinian refugees displaced from Syria. The Front's leadership concluded by emphasizing that these political, social, and economic challenges require the intensification and unification of Palestinian efforts at all levels. It also emphasizes the need to activate the popular movement to protect UNRWA and pressure the international community to assume its responsibilities and secure a stable and sustainable budget, similar to that of other UN agencies. This will protect UNRWA from political and financial blackmail and ensure its adherence to the agency as a witness to the tragedy and catastrophe of our people and their right of return. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
MTV Lebanon
20-06-2025
- Politics
- MTV Lebanon
20 Jun 2025 17:48 PM Aoun broaches latest developments with visitors
President of the Republic Joseph Aoun received at Baabda Palace, former President Michel Sleiman, with whom he held a tour d'horizon on current developments locally, regionally, and internationally. President Sleiman said that he and the President of the Republic focused on "the necessity of keeping Lebanon away from what is happening between Iran and Israel, especially since Lebanon has already suffered greatly from the conflicts in the region." President Sleiman stressed on "the unified Lebanese position at this critical stage and the necessity of focusing on the country's supreme interest and what serves Lebanon only." Sleiman was also briefed on the outcome of the visit of the US President's envoy, Thomas Barrack. The discussion also addressed the social, economic, and daily living conditions ahead of summer season, with the hope that "the escalation will cease so that the tourist season would not be affected." President Aoun also received at Baabda Palace, Palestinian Ambassador to Lebanon, Ashraf Dabbour, who said after on emerging that "the Palestinian situation and the ongoing Israeli aggression against our people in the Palestinian territories were reviewed during the meeting." Ambassador Dabour affirmed "the Palestinian people and their leadership's respect for Lebanon's sovereignty and the extension of its authority over all its territories, including the Palestinian camps, in accordance with the inaugural address and the joint presidential statement during the Lebanese-Palestinian summit, and their commitment to joint cooperation and full coordination with the Lebanese state." President Aoun later received Miss Lebanon Nada Kousa in the presence of Tourism Minister Laura Khazen Lahoud. President Aoun congratulated Miss Lebanon Kousa on her success in the Miss World competition in India, qualifying for the top 20 contestants and ranking fifth in the Miss Asia and Oceania category.
Nahar Net
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Aoun holds security meeting on camps disarmament after 'excellent' talks with Berri
by Naharnet Newsdesk 30 May 2025, 15:19 President Joseph Aoun held Friday a security meeting with the Minister of Defense, the Army Commander, and the Intelligence chief over the disarmament of Palestinian camps in Lebanon, which will start in mid-June in three Beirut camps. Aoun and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri had met earlier Friday at the Baabda Palace, in talks described by Berri as "excellent." A joint Lebanese-Palestinian committee met for the first time last week following an accord between Lebanese and Palestinian leaders on disarming Palestinian camps as Lebanon seeks to impose its authority on all its territory. The Lebanese and Palestinian sides agreed on starting a plan to remove weapons from the camps, beginning mid-June in the Beirut camps, and other camps will follow. Lebanon hosts about 222,000 Palestinian refugees, according to the United Nations agency UNRWA, many living in 12 overcrowded official camps. Most are descendants of Palestinians who fled or were expelled from their land during the creation of Israel in 1948.
Jordan News
27-05-2025
- Business
- Jordan News
Lebanese President: Lifting U.S. Sanctions on Syria Would Help Resolve Refugee Crisis - Jordan News
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated on Monday that beginning to lift U.S. sanctions on Syria is a positive step, as improving the Syrian economy would help address the Syrian refugee crisis in Lebanon. He emphasized that refugees must return to contribute to the revival of their country's economy. اضافة اعلان During a meeting with a U.S. delegation led by Senator Angus King, Aoun said that the United Nations should provide aid to refugees within Syria, not in Lebanon, according to the Lebanese National News Agency. He added that Lebanese-Palestinian committees have been formed, and starting mid-next month, work will begin in three Palestinian camps in Beirut to address the issue of Palestinian arms within them. The U.S. Treasury Department recently issued a general license authorizing transactions involving the Syrian government led by President Ahmad Al-Shara, as well as the Central Bank and state-owned companies.
Nahar Net
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Aoun confirms disarmament to start mid-June in 3 Palestinian camps in Beirut
by Naharnet Newsdesk 26 May 2025, 12:30 The disarmament of the first Palestinian camps in Lebanon will begin in mid-June in three Beirut camps, President Joseph Aoun confirmed Monday. A joint Lebanese-Palestinian committee met for the first time last week following an accord between Lebanese and Palestinian leaders on disarming Palestinian camps as Lebanon seeks to impose its authority on all its territory. The Lebanese and Palestinian sides agreed on starting a plan "to remove weapons from the camps, beginning mid-June in the Beirut camps, and other camps will follow," a Lebanese government official told AFP on Friday. Lebanon hosts about 222,000 Palestinian refugees, according to the United Nations agency UNRWA, many living in 12 overcrowded official camps. Most are descendants of Palestinians who fled or were expelled from their land during the creation of Israel in 1948.
