Lebanon supports Egypt's position in refusing to displace Palestinians-Xinhua

Lebanon supports Egypt's position in refusing to displace Palestinians

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2023-11-05 05:40:00

BEIRUT, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Lebanon supports the Egyptian president's position in refusing to displace Palestinians and his effort to find a solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, said visiting Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati in Cairo on Saturday.

"We support the Egyptian president's position in refusing to displace the Palestinians from their land and his quest to find a solution that begins with a ceasefire and the protection of civilians," Mikati said during his meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in Egypt's capital, according to a statement released by the Lebanese Council of Ministers.

Mikati emphasized "the need to find a permanent solution to the Palestinian issue that preserves the rights of the Palestinians to their land and their independent state."

Mikati also praised Egypt for always bearing the concern of the Arab world and making a great effort to stop the Israeli aggression against Gaza and the massacres committed against Palestinians.

The Lebanese prime minister expressed his appreciation for Egypt's constant support for Lebanon and its support on all levels.

Mikati started his diplomatic tour on Saturday in Arab countries over recent developments in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip.

The Lebanon-Israel border witnessed increased tension for nearly four weeks after Lebanese armed group Hezbollah fired dozens of rockets toward Shebaa Farms on Oct. 8 in support of the Hamas attacks on Israel the previous day, prompting the Israeli forces to respond by firing heavy artillery toward several areas in southeastern Lebanon.

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