The Deputy Speaker of the Parliament, Elias Bou Saab, confirmed that U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein is trying to prevent a war with Israel and did not carry any threat to Lebanon. Regarding the official exams, Bou Saab stated through "MTV," addressing students: "Do not fear the possibility of conducting exams because those in charge will take into account what is happening and decisions will change if a danger is apparent." He added: "Correcting what the Minister of Education in the caretaker government, Abbas Halabi, said, you can obtain certificates and enter any university in the world; however, I understand his position and hope that students will understand it as well." He clarified that "the certificates can be supported by a law from the parliamentary council to be considered an alternative to the diploma, thus enabling the student to enter university."