Lebanon approved a comprehensive plan Thursday to counter possible repercussions on its infrastructure and public facilities from an escalation of tensions on its border with Israel.
The plan was approved during a Cabinet session chaired by caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, according to a statement issued by the Prime Ministry.
Mikati said in his speech during the session that he held a meeting with the National Disaster and Crisis Management Authority to formulate the practical steps required to confront what might happen.
"We have agreed on a series of steps, based on which we will take appropriate decisions," he added, without providing further details.
“It is true that the war is still confined to the Gaza Strip, but what is happening in south Lebanon and the fall of martyrs day after day are things that must stop....Hence, our constant demand has been for the brotherly and friendly countries to exert the necessary pressure to stop the Israeli provocations and aggressions against Lebanon,” he added.
Media Minister Ziad Makari reassured citizens that the government is working to develop a preventive plan in case of war.
“The Cabinet approved the plan of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport and the Ministry of Health regarding disaster management,” Makari told reporters at the end of the session.