UN Secretary-General Guterres lands in Beirut — calls for Lebanon ceasefire, says armed groups era must end
UN Secretary-General António Guterres landed in Beirut on Day 14 for a solidarity visit with the Lebanese people. At a press conference he called on Hezbollah and Israel to negotiate a ceasefire to stop the war and allow Lebanon to become a fully sovereign, independent state, adding: "this is no longer the time of armed groups." Guterres's visit comes as Lebanon has 700+ killed, 1,500+ injured, and 820,000+ displaced. His statement aligns with Lebanese President Aoun's earlier ceasefire request via the US ambassador and puts the UN formally on record demanding Hezbollah disarmament.
Actor responses
The United Nations Secretary-General's call for a ceasefire and end to armed groups in Lebanon reflects the international community's position. NATO supports Lebanese sovereignty and a political solution.
Guterres's visit serves the agenda of the enemy and those who want to disarm the resistance. Lebanon's sovereignty is defended by Hezbollah, not betrayed by it. We will not lay down our arms.
Israel supports Lebanese sovereignty and welcomes international calls for Hezbollah disarmament. Operations continue against Hezbollah military infrastructure as long as the threat persists.
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I have arrived in Beirut in solidarity with the Lebanese people. I call on Hezbollah and Israel to negotiate a ceasefire to stop the war and allow Lebanon to become fully sovereign and independent. This is no longer the time of armed groups.