The economic bodies, chaired by former minister Mohammad Shuqair, issued a statement warning that "Lebanon, which has been suffering for four years under the weight of an unprecedented economic and financial crisis that has devastated all aspects of life, cannot at all bear the occurrence of another war on its territory." They stated: "Today, Lebanon is exhausted on various levels, the state is nearly disintegrated, decayed, and bankrupt amid a presidential vacancy, governmental and parliamentary paralysis, and intense conflict and division among political forces, in addition to catastrophic crises affecting all aspects of life, including the burden of Syrian displacement. The cost of war is high and exorbitant, and Lebanon cannot afford it at all under the current circumstances, which are completely different from those of 2006."
The economic bodies urged "all concerned parties to keep Lebanon out of the ongoing conflict," calling on "political forces to fully assume their national responsibilities, reject division, and come together to prevent a slide into the unknown." They emphasized "the necessity of adhering to UN Resolution 1701 and exercising restraint," while also demanding that the international community, especially the United Nations and the UN Security Council, "fully assume their responsibilities and specifically work to stop the ongoing war to spare innocent blood." Additionally, the economic bodies called on the Lebanese government "to take responsibility and handle this highly sensitive national issue from all its aspects to protect Lebanon's interests and the Lebanese people."
