Beirut: Gemayel has extended his congratulations to Aoun and Salam on the successful negotiation of a framework agreement, underscoring the Lebanese state's ability to secure the interests of its people. The agreement, as highlighted by Gemayel, serves as a significant step toward affirming Lebanon's right to peace and establishing a clear pathway to achieving this goal.

According to National News Agency - Lebanon, the framework agreement enshrines long-standing calls for Lebanon to end the war, secure a full Israeli withdrawal from its territory, and obtain official acknowledgment from Israel that it harbors no ambitions or claims in Lebanon. This agreement aims to restore Lebanon's sovereignty, extend the authority of the state, and ensure that the exclusive right to bear arms and make decisions on war and peace rests solely with legitimate state institutions.

The Lebanese state's successful negotiation from its legitimate position demonstrates its capability in safeguarding the interests of its citizens. Despite portrayals of certain terms as Israeli demands, these principles should have been asserted by Lebanon long ago to preserve its sovereignty, emphasizing the need for one army, one set of arms, and one authority over the entire Lebanese territory.

The real challenge moving forward is the implementation of the agreement. Gemayel stresses the necessity of firm political will, a steadfast commitment to the state, and a refusal to succumb to intimidation or coercion. The agreement's success will be measured not by what is written on paper but by the actions taken on the ground to fulfill its promises.