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Berri presented Macron with proposals to end the escalation in Lebanon


Berri presented Macron with proposals to end the escalation in Lebanon

The President of Parliament, Nabih Berri, during a session of the General Assembly of the Chamber, on Jan. 29, 2026. (Credit: Parliament)

A phone call took place Thursday between French President Emmanuel Macron and Speaker of the Parliament Nabih Berri, the state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported.

They discussed the critical situation resulting from the Israeli aggression against Lebanon, as well as recent developments in Beirut’s southern suburbs and the evacuation of its residents. According to Berri, the situation constitutes “a real danger for Lebanon.”

Berri said he had “reviewed with the French president several proposals that could put an end to this situation,” NNA reported.

President Macron “expressed his full interest in these proposals and his readiness to make the necessary contacts and quickly send aid to Lebanon.”

A phone call took place Thursday between French President Emmanuel Macron and Speaker of the Parliament Nabih Berri, the state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported.

They discussed the critical situation resulting from the Israeli aggression against Lebanon, as well as recent developments in Beirut’s southern suburbs and the evacuation of its residents. According to Berri, the situation constitutes “a real danger for Lebanon.”

Berri said he had “reviewed with the French president several proposals that could put an end to this situation,” NNA reported.

President Macron “expressed his full interest in these proposals and his readiness to make the necessary contacts and quickly send aid to Lebanon.”