Jumblatt and Prime Minister Salam Review the Situation of Displaced Persons in Mount Lebanon, Emphasize Governmental and Community Coordination

Abdullah added: “There is full awareness of the needs of displaced persons in all areas of the mountains, which we observe daily. Prime Minister Salam has also shown great care for the displaced, assuring us that no displaced person and no citizen in need will be neglected. We witnessed this commitment in the presence of Ministers Al-Sayyed, Rassamni, and Hani, where all these issues were discussed. The government’s efforts in this file deserve recognition despite the increasing demands and the state’s limited financial resources. We were also reminded of the importance of relying on the international community, which has pledged approximately $308 million in aid to cover health, social, and relief needs.”

He continued: “We also discussed the educational sector and the school year, as well as healthcare and the need to expedite payments due to hospitals, along with the needs of host families facing difficult conditions and accommodating a number of displaced persons.”

The discussion with the Prime Minister also addressed food distribution mechanisms. Jumblatt stressed the importance of maintaining positive relations between residents and displaced persons. Both he and the Progressive Socialist Party shared this concern with Prime Minister Salam, emphasizing the importance of internal national unity and preserving a positive social climate, which is a safeguard for Lebanon. The war will end sooner or later, but the priority is to prevent any internal tensions and ensure no conflicts arise between residents and displaced persons. This issue was a major part of the discussion, and Prime Minister Salam shared our concerns, committing to exert all efforts with the security agencies to monitor this file. He also emphasized approaching the matter politically and ensuring that the environment does not become tense.