National Bloc: Stop the War and Protect Lebanon... September 23rd is a Black Day

September 23rd will forever be a bloody day in Lebanon’s history, with over 550 martyrs and thousands of wounded as a result of the ongoing brutal Israeli aggression. Another day of war and destruction has been added to a history already burdened with calamities that have exhausted all Lebanese.

The events in the South and Bekaa yesterday are of extreme gravity, posing a threat of spreading across Lebanon. This situation demands that we, as citizens and political forces, act with the highest level of responsibility.

First, the National Bloc emphasizes the importance of national and communal solidarity among Lebanese in light of an unprecedented displacement crisis. It is crucial to organize this displacement and provide the necessary needs that protects people's dignity and guarantees their security across all regions.

Second, protecting Lebanon—particularly the targeted areas in the South and Bekaa—requires the Lebanese state, both the caretaker government and Parliament, to fulfill their duties, especially in these exceptional circumstances that demand the government reclaim its full authority. Therefore, it must immediately push for a ceasefire that lays the foundation for long-term stability on our southern borders and restores the state’s credibility, which has significantly diminished internationally in recent months.

Third, we, as Lebanese, must mobilize in global decision-making capitals to protect our country from the escalation of this war and Israel's destructive intentions.

The safety and security of the Lebanese people today, and sparing them from further suffering, should take precedence over any ideological agenda or foreign interest. This can only be achieved by halting the war machine in the South and restoring the state’s diplomatic and defensive role. The cost of leaving this mission to factional parties has become far too high, especially for our people in the South.