A group of opposition and independent members of the Lebanese parliament are calling for a state of emergency in southern Lebanon to prevent a potential war with Israel. They believe that a roadmap is necessary to ease tensions and avoid a war that most Lebanese people do not want and that the legitimate authorities in Lebanon did not sanction. The parliamentarians are urging the army to take control of southern Lebanon and put an end to any unauthorized military activities, particularly those carried out by the Hezbollah group.
One of the lawmakers, MP Ashraf Rifi, emphasized the need to show solidarity with the people of Gaza while also pointing out that the majority of Lebanese citizens are against being involved in a conflict that has no direct link to them. He stressed the importance of separating the Palestinian and Lebanese arenas to prevent any potential escalation of hostilities and violence between the two groups.
The parliamentarians are advocating for measures to be taken to prevent a war in southern Lebanon and are calling for diplomatic solutions to resolve any disputes or tensions in the region. They believe that the Lebanese people should not be dragged into a conflict that could have serious consequences for their country and are urging the government to take action to maintain peace and stability in the area.