Lebanese Democratic Party leader Talal Arslan addressed the sheikhs and people of Jabal al-Arab, saying: "In the past few weeks, I have decided to closely follow developments on a daily basis through direct communications with the Syrian leadership, the sheikhs, and community figures in Sweida, without addressing the matter through media or social media platforms. I have sought to understand all opinions, delving into details, and following up on the demands and the difficult economic and social conditions you are experiencing in Syria in general, and in Sweida in particular, which we are also facing in Lebanon."