Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam warned Friday of a “looming humanitarian crisis” as the country grapples with an expanding conflict, urging Arab and foreign ambassadors to support diplomatic efforts to end the fighting and help civilians displaced by the violence, Anadolu reports. “A humanitarian disaster is looming,” Salam said in remarks during a meeting with Arab and foreign ambassadors accredited to Lebanon. He said Lebanon had been “drawn into a devastating war that we did not seek and did not choose,” describing the conflict as one “imposed upon us.” “Our priority is to stop this war,” Salam said. “Our duty is to protect our country and our people.” He warned that Lebanon is being dragged “further into an abyss,” calling […]]]>
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Fact-check: Multiple reputable news outlets including Naharnet, UPI, RTE, and Asharq Al-Awsat confirm Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam's warning of a 'looming humanitarian disaster' during a meeting with ambassadors amid displacement from escalating conflict. Recent X posts from Al Jazeera, Al-Akhbar, and others discuss Salam's statements on supporting displaced civilians and ending the destructive war, consistent with the article's claims. Nawaf Salam is verified as Lebanon's current PM, with no contradicting evidence found.
Lebanese prime minister warns of ‘looming humanitarian crisis’ amid escalating war
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Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has warned of a looming humanitarian crisis due to the escalating war in the country, urging diplomatic efforts to end the fighting and support displaced civilians. He emphasized that the conflict was imposed upon Lebanon and that the country's priority is to stop the war and protect its people.