ANTELIAS — Catholicos Aram I received a high-level delegation representing various Lebanese political parties on Thursday evening, October 15, 2026, to review the compounding crises gripping the nation.

The meeting focused heavily on the escalating situation in Southern Lebanon. During the briefing, delegation members strongly emphasized that a full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory remains an absolute prerequisite for restoring national stability.

Catholicos Aram I expressed deep solidarity with the delegation's concerns. He underscored the critical need to maintain Lebanon’s internal unity during this turbulent period, urging all factions to resolve the country's pressing issues through constructive national dialogue.