MP Yasin Jaber stated that "the prevailing security chaos in all regions should accelerate the formation of the new government."
During a conversation on "Voice of Lebanon," Jaber warned that "the collapse is accelerating, and what we are experiencing requires officials to wake up before it's too late." He added that the external visits conducted by the designated president are very important, but it is necessary to move the file from within before addressing external issues, emphasizing that "the ember only burns where it is." He also pointed out the significant emigration taking place for months, noting that "more than 1,500 people are leaving the country daily without returning."
Jaber considered that "entering government negotiations with the aim of obtaining veto power undermines balance and partnership and hinders all efforts." He stressed that "the President of the Republic should not be a party because he is the head of the country, and he should initiate communication with President Saad Hariri to guide the country to safety and halt the accelerating collapse." He deemed it necessary to form a government of independent ministers with a clear project and a mandate to implement the required reforms, as Lebanon is currently at a crossroads—either it continues its slide towards collapse or decides to change its way of working to receive external support.
In response to a question about lifting subsidies, he emphasized that "it is essential to stop waste and rationalize support," noting that "the Parliament has asked the government to put together a single plan for discussion and amendment before approval." He mentioned that the government can convene to approve the general budget, highlighting that the caretaker prime minister is attempting to exert pressure by not calling the resigned government to convene to expedite the formation of the new government.
Regarding capital control, he stated that "it needs further study and agreement between the parliamentary committee, the Central Bank, and the Association of Banks," adding that this law does not prevent the withdrawal or transfer of funds but rather regulates it.
Concerning the assassination of political activist Luqman Saleem, Jaber remarked that "this type of crime kills freedom of opinion," warning that "the killer seeks to sabotage and undermine stability." He questioned, "What is Hezbollah's interest in carrying out such an operation?"
