the Rally of Businessmen and Women in Lebanon (RDCL) expresses concern
The deep Lebanese private sector, and its strong opposition to Lebanon’s involvement in any war. The gathering strongly encourages all parties concerned
To listen to this humanitarian and national call, and to give absolute priority to stability, which protects Lebanon from the dangers of war and destruction.
And the resulting inhumane massacres.
Lebanon’s economy is fragile and teetering on the brink of abyss, due to the accumulation of crises it is currently facing. Therefore, the outbreak of war will lead to
Fueling our current catastrophic challenges. In this context, the spillover of the conflict into Lebanon will carry with it catastrophic repercussions, including:
– First, the war will lead to huge losses among civilians, bringing with it death, despair and destruction, as well as increasing the current brain drain that people are suffering from.
Including Lebanon.
Secondly, the war will undermine the weak financial stability, causing an additional decline in the Lebanese currency, which will result in a decline in purchasing power,
And the deterioration of public services, which will ultimately threaten the collapse of the entire state.
Third, the war will lead to the displacement of hundreds of thousands of citizens, which will increase tension in a country already burdened by displacement.
Unorganized. This will lead to complete chaos, and will result in very serious social and security consequences.
Fourth, the Lebanese economy will suffer severely if the movement of international financial transfers is restricted, which puts expatriate remittances at risk.
Finance, which is estimated at between 6 and 7 billion dollars annually, and international trade with Lebanon will stop.
Fifth, previous experiences have shown that the war targets infrastructure that is already in a state of collapse, including the Internet and electricity.
And road networks, with its repercussions on vital sectors such as education, health care, trade, and others.
Sixth, strategic infrastructure such as the airport, ports, and transportation networks will be at risk, with serious repercussions on the supply chain.
In addition, the war in Syria and the international sanctions imposed on it, if a war breaks out, will cause a major shortage of materials.
Necessary, such as fuel, food, medicines, etc. (especially since Lebanon imports more than 80% of its consumer needs). Furthermore
Therefore, the war will destroy the tourism sector, which contributes more than $6 billion annually to the economy.
Seventh, if war occurs, it will lead to the cessation of the possibility of exploring for oil and gas due to the escalation of risks.
Finally, the war will cause enormous pressure on state revenues, which will dissipate the remaining dollar reserves at the Bank of Lebanon. This will hinder
The ability to revive the economy after carrying out long-awaited reforms.
Based on the above, the group considers that these matters combined will lead to the destruction of what little remains of Lebanon and the legitimate private sector, and the judiciary.
Thousands of job opportunities, and returning Lebanon to the Stone Age, with insufficient resources for advancement, which will lead to catastrophic losses that cannot be
Reverse it for future generations.
The majority of the Lebanese refuse to drag Lebanon into war. We know that what we cover in this press release is well known. However, we decided
To announce the position of the Lebanese assembly and the private sector loudly, calling on the government, the Parliament and all concerned parties to act decisively.
Expressing Lebanon’s refusal to get involved in wars. The group also urges all those who share its concern about this dangerous situation to express their opinions
Loudly to be heard by all parties involved.
In conclusion, the group looks forward to strengthening Lebanon’s position as an oasis of stability and dialogue in the region, instead of allowing it to drift into wars, and all
The resulting inhumane massacres.
Preserve Lebanon, “Lebanon the Message” As His Holiness Pope John Paul II said. Let us also return to the encyclical Fratelli Tutti: “We are all brothers.”
His Holiness Pope Francis, addressing those who possess good will and a good conscience, to restore goodness for our sake and for the sake of everyone, to restore awareness of…
Humanity. This message was echoed by the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Sheikh Ahmed Al-Tayeb, who said that it is an “extension of the Document of Human Fraternity and
It addresses those with good will and living conscience, and restores humanity’s awareness.”
