Lebanon’s Prime Minister Calls for Full Israeli Withdrawal

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said his government wants a complete Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory as it works to support residents returning to their communities.

Salam said the government is helping to facilitate returns to areas now able to receive residents. He linked that effort to the launch of a recovery and reconstruction process.

The prime minister outlined parallel priorities: supporting families as they return and beginning the work of rebuilding. His remarks indicated that returns would focus on areas capable of accommodating residents.

Salam did not provide a timetable for the withdrawal or details on the scope of reconstruction in the remarks provided.