# Lebanese political and social stability concerns

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lebanese-political-and-social-stability-concerns
> Updated: 2026-10-25T11:09:45.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has called for national unity and political prudence to protect the country from regional escalations and economic instability. During a cabinet session, the President emphasized the importance of the Lebanese Army and praised efforts to maintain civil peace and combat smuggling.

Concurrently, internal tensions have surfaced regarding social cohesion. Member of Parliament Ali Fayyad warned of a rising sectarian and chauvinistic movement, alleging that an undeclared civil war is being conducted through political figures and media outlets. Fayyad criticized the judiciary for perceived bias and urged state authorities to intervene to prevent further social fragmentation.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-25: Lebanese MP Ali Fayyad warns of rising sectarianism

MP Ali Fayyad warned during a memorial in Qana that a rising sectarian movement in Lebanon is conducting an undeclared civil war and threatening national unity.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lebanese-mp-ali-fayyad-warns-of-rising-sectarianism

### 2026-10-22: President Aoun calls for national unity and regional caution

President Joseph Aoun called for political wisdom to avoid regional escalation, praised the Lebanese Army, and urged by-elections in West Bekaa to fill a vacant parliamentary seat.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/president-aoun-calls-for-national-unity-and-regional-stability-in-lebanon

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