The bureau of the Lebanese Parliament held a meeting, after which Deputy Speaker Elias Bou Saab spoke, according to Lebanon24 and IMLebanon, which published the report on 9 November 2026.
Bou Saab quoted Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri as saying that Lebanon faces major changes. According to Bou Saab, Berri called for unified efforts and positions in Lebanon despite differences.
IMLebanon quoted Bou Saab as saying that Berri also called for placing the country's interest first.
Bou Saab was asked about talk of expelling the Lebanese consul in Detroit. He said, according to IMLebanon: "I don't know whether this step was a fit of pique after the American elections."
According to IMLebanon, there was talk of expelling the Lebanese consul in Detroit. It is not clear which party made the decision or what its stated reasons were.