Beirut: Interior Minister, Ahmad Hajjar, on Wednesday met a delegation of municipal union heads from southern regions, in the presence of acting governor Mansour Daou, to review conditions in areas affected by attacks and those still under Israeli occupation.

According to National News Agency - Lebanon, Hajjar expressed that "our hearts bleed for what is happening in the south," emphasizing that Lebanon cannot be well while any part of its land remains occupied. He reaffirmed the state's commitment to extending its authority nationwide, demanding Israeli withdrawal, an end to attacks, the return of residents and detainees, and reconstruction efforts.

Hajjar also met MPs Adib Abdel Massih and Jimmy Jabbour to discuss developments and development-related matters.