UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he had arrived in Beirut on Friday for a “solidarity” visit to Lebanon, where Israel continues to deliver heavy strikes claiming to hit Hezbollah targets.
“I have just landed in Beirut for a visit of solidarity with the people of Lebanon. They did not choose this war. They were dragged into it. The UN & I will spare no effort in striving for the peaceful future that Lebanon & this region so richly deserve,” Guterres said on X.
Israel began a military campaign with a stated goal of targeting Hezbollah after the U.S. and Israel launched their war on Iran, which prompted Hezbollah to target Israel. Lebanese authorities say that nearly 690 people have been killed in the attacks. The Lebanese government said it would enforce a ban on Hezbollah’s military and security activities in the country, and called for direct talks between Hezbollah and Israel. The Lebanese president accused Hezbollah of dragging the country into war.
Published by Armenpress, original at
—
Disclaimer: This article was contributed and translated into English by Jhanna Virabian. While we strive for quality, the views and accuracy of the content remain the responsibility of the contributor. Please verify all facts independently before reposting or citing.
Direct link to this article: https://www.armenianclub.com/2026/03/14/un-chief-in-beirut-for-lebanon-solidarity-visit/