Beirut: The emergency meeting held yesterday at the invitation of Minister of Information, Attorney Dr. Paul Morcos, for media institutions, and attended by the Chairman of the National Media Council Abdel Hadi Mahfouz, Dean of the Press Syndicate Awni al-Kaaki, Head of the Editors Syndicate Joseph Al-Qusaifi, Director General of the Ministry of Information, Dr. Hassan Falha, Chair of the Board and Director General of Tele Liban, Dr. Elissar Naddaf, and representatives from print and audio-visual media outlets, recommended a set of general principles to address media discourse in light of the delicate circumstances the country is going through, in order to preserve peace and stability and to ward off sedition and incitement.

According to National Nws Aency - Lebanon, the key points agreed upon by the attendees included upholding the highest standards of professional and national responsibility, for which Lebanese media has long been known in addressing events and developments. They emphasized refraining from broadcasting or publishing any content that could incite tensions, provoke unrest, or fuel discord. Furthermore, there was a strong focus on thoroughly verifying information before disseminating it, particularly in light of the spread of misleading news.

The meeting also highlighted the importance of adopting a balanced media discourse that is free from hatred and hostility, taking into account the sensitivity of the current phase and preserving civil peace and internal stability. A significant recommendation was prioritizing everything that strengthens unity and solidarity among the Lebanese in the face of current challenges amid the Israeli aggression. This includes highlighting the needs of displaced people and supporting their resilience.