The Lebanese Army said in a statement that “the Israeli enemy is continuing its territorial, naval and aerial violations against Lebanon’s sovereignty, the last of which was a series of attacks on citizens in the South and the Bekaa, the continued occupation of Lebanese territory, and continued breaches of the land border.”

Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea has stressed that “it is impossible to achieve any reform or secure any stability without accomplishing full and real sovereignty.”

A group of Israeli settlers on Friday entered the al-Abbad tomb inside Lebanese territory, Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency reported.

President Joseph Aoun on Friday discussed the security situations in the country with Defense Minister Michel Menassa.

President Joseph Aoun and Speaker Nabih Berri held a meeting Friday at the Baabda Palace, amid reports that they would discuss the file of security appointments.

President Joseph Aoun told a Cabinet session on Thursday that “Cabinet possesses the authority of taking decisions, not parties or sects.”

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced Thursday after a cabinet session that the government has “launched a comprehensive reform plan based on the ministerial statement.”

Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji has denied a media report published by U.S. news portal Axios about the presence of an alleged “quiet understanding” between Israel, Lebanon and the U.S. over Israel’s continued military presence in five posts in south Lebanon.

President Joseph Aoun held a meeting Thursday with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam at the Baabda Palace ahead of cabinet’s first session after winning parliament’s confidence.

To mark International Women’s Day, the Embassies of the United Kingdom, Canada and Jordan are collaborating on the ‘Ambassador for a Day’ (AFAD) competition for the third year.

Ambassador for a Day is a national essay competition for girls between 15-18 years of age. Each AFAD winner will get to shadow an Ambassador or senior U.N. Official in Lebanon for one day, to see first-hand how girls can become leaders and advocates for change. This promises to be an unforgettable opportunity to build skills in diplomacy, confidence, and leadership.