Nawaf Salam: “The state alone must hold authority over its territory and the…”

On the recordSeptember 23, 2026

The state alone must hold authority over its territory and the decision of war and peace, with the army and legitimate security forces solely responsible for public safety. There is no state with two armies, and no state with two decisions.

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Nawaf Salam

Independent

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arabnews.com

Editor's note · Context

Speaking to Lebanese expatriates at the consulate general in New York.

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Nawaf Salam: “The state alone must hold authority over its territory and the decision of war and peace, with the army and legitimate…”

Editor's note · Context