British and Hungarian Foreign Ministers visited Lebanese leaders to stress the importance of enacting UN Resolution 1701

Lebanon has pledged to abide by international resolutions, particularly UN Resolution 1701. Interim Foreign Minister Abdullah Bou Habib expressed Lebanon’s readiness to start indirect border negotiations with Israel, although a formal agreement must wait until after a Lebanese president is elected.

He asserted Lebanon's dialogue with Hezbollah, who recognizes the state's role in negotiating its southern land border, and emphasized Lebanon's unanimous desire for border delineation, Israeli withdrawal from disputed territories, and the halting of boundary violations.

British Foreign Minister David Cameron and Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto met independently with Lebanese officials to call for calm and advocate for UN Resolution 1701's implementation to avert a conflict with Israel.

Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati discussed with Cameron ongoing cooperation with the UN peacekeeping force (UNIFIL) and the need to reinforce the army and enhance the cooperation between the army and UNIFIL to support peace in the region.

Cameron underlined the urgency of a Gaza ceasefire, while Szijjarto warned against regional war risks and urged international efforts to prevent further conflict escalation.

Cameron was informed by Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri of allegations against Israel for civilian attacks, and he also conveyed the UK's support for Lebanon's military to army commander Gen. Joseph Aoun.

Meanwhile, Bou Habib elaborated on Lebanon's position, rejecting an Israeli proposal and calling for a comprehensive solution to clarify borders and recover the Shebaa Farms and Kfarchouba Hills.

A diplomatic source familiar with UNIFIL indicated that while Resolution 1701 calls for permanent stability, it has not been fully enacted due to violations and political instability, with UNIFIL achieving what was possible under the circumstances.

The source highlighted Hezbollah's presence in the south, rejected the notion of a buffer zone, and stated Lebanon's responsibility to implement agreed decisions. They advised against assigning blame for the resolution's incomplete execution and emphasized Lebanon's decision on whether to engage in regional conflicts.