Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants Youssef Raji, in the presence of Lebanon's Ambassador to France Rabih Al-Shaer, responded to the invitation of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the French Parliament to a hearing, during which he reviewed the current conditions in Lebanon and the repercussions of the war on the economic and social levels. Raji stressed that Lebanon is living in extremely difficult circumstances as a result of a war imposed on it in the service of foreign agendas that have nothing to do with its interests. He expressed his satisfaction at the presence of a political leadership that brings together, for the first time in many years, a president of the republic and another of the government who are bold and decisive, at the head of a government that may be the most efficient in a long time, and which places the ceasefire at the top of its priorities. He stressed that the current negotiation path is being managed exclusively by the Lebanese state and for the benefit of Lebanon alone, considering that the diplomatic path has become the only effective option after the military approach proved its failure and inability to achieve any sustainable solution. In his answers to the representatives’ questions, Raji stressed that Hezbollah’s weapons have lost their justification and effectiveness, and that the Lebanese state is resolutely proceeding on the path of restricting weapons and extending its sovereignty over its entire territory, calling for effective French political support for Lebanon in the United Nations platforms and within the institutions of the European Union. Raji also called for continuing to support the Lebanese army and ensuring humanitarian aid to the displaced from southern villages, enabling them to live in dignity until they return to their lands, in addition to supporting those steadfast in their villages. As for the post-UNIFIL phase, Raji stressed the necessity of creating a monitoring mission with international cover, noting that the final formula is still the subject of consultation and discussion. On the other hand, the French representatives stressed in their interventions that France will remain loyal to its obligations towards Lebanon, and that any real solution will not be achieved except by supporting the Lebanese army, disarming Hezbollah, and ending the Israeli occupation, warning at the same time of the dangers of Israeli military expansion deep into Lebanon.