Palestinian President Abbas Meets with Lebanese President Aoun in Sign of Unity and Cooperation

Strategic Insights -

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas expressed his deep appreciation for Lebanon's unwavering support for the Palestinian cause, emphasizing that the Palestinian people's temporary stay in Lebanon is a result of their just cause and the hardships they have faced since the Nakba in 1948. During a three-day official visit to Beirut, Abbas met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, discussing key issues related to the Palestinian issue, refugee conditions in Lebanon, and the need for international aid to end the war against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. The two presidents reaffirmed their commitment to a two-state solution, with the establishment of the Palestinian state on the land of Palestine, and the recognition of international legitimacy resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative.

Key Takeaways:

  • Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas praised Lebanon's support for the Palestinian cause in all international forums, highlighting the sacrifices made by Lebanon for the Palestinian cause.
  • Abbas emphasized that the Palestinian people are temporary guests in Lebanon until their return to their homeland, Palestine, and reaffirmed their commitment to developing historical fraternal relations between the two countries.
  • The two presidents discussed ways to provide Palestinian refugees in Lebanon with a decent life under Lebanese law until their return to their ancestral homeland, when the Palestinian state is established with East Jerusalem as its capital.
  • Abbas briefed Aoun on the latest developments in the Palestinian territories, including the genocidal war, siege, and starvation to which the Palestinian people are subjected in the Gaza Strip.
  • The President stressed the need to end the war against the Palestinian people, ensure humanitarian aid, and fully withdraw Israeli occupation from the Gaza Strip.
  • Abbas reemphasized the commitment to unifying Palestinian ranks based on the recognition of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) as the sole legitimate representative of the Palestinian people.

Statistics:

  • Since 1948, Lebanon has made significant concessions and sacrifices for the Palestinian cause.
  • The PLO is recognized internationally as the sole legitimate representative of the Palestinian people.
  • The Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon are under the sovereignty of the Lebanese state and army, but the presence of weapons outside state control weakens Lebanon and harms the Palestinian cause.

Sources:

  • Palestine news and Information Agency - WAFA - English (2025-05-21).