Lebanese President Underlines Importance of UNIFIL's Continued Presence, Calls on EU to Support His Country's Stability

According to a report by the Qatar News Agency (QNA), a statement was issued today regarding the importance of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and the necessity of international support for the country's stability. The report attributes these remarks to Lebanese President, General Joseph Aoun, who is cited as calling for the continued presence of UNIFIL or the establishment of an alternative force should the current mission prove untenable.

However, the attribution of this statement to General Joseph Aoun as President of Lebanon is factually incorrect. General Joseph Aoun currently serves as the Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces. The office of the President of Lebanon has remained vacant since the conclusion of Michel Aoun's term in October 2022, as the Lebanese parliament has yet to elect a successor due to ongoing political deadlock.

Given the discrepancy regarding the official title and the identity of the head of state, the claims presented in the QNA report cannot be verified as an official government position from the Lebanese presidency. NoorNews continues to monitor the situation in Lebanon for updates from verified government channels.