United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert continued to leverage the good offices of the Secretary-General to push for the de-escalation of hostilities and a pivot to diplomatic solutions, as the exchange of fire between Israel and Hizbullah continued unabated.
The Special Coordinator held a round of meetings with Lebanese officials this week, including with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on the efforts of the government to respond to and de-escalate the hostilities, as well as with Minister of Information Paul Marcos for a discussion centered on the critical need for healthcare workers and journalists to be protected.
She was also received by the Lebanese Armed Forces Commander Gen. Rodolph Haykal for an exchange on the critical role of the Lebanese army in securing the country’s long-term security and stability. Advocating for a scale-up in domestic and international support for the Lebanese Armed Forces, the Special Coordinator paid a visit to the army’s headquarters for the South Litani Sector in Tyre, southern Lebanon.
