The ceremony at the Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium drew delegations from 70 countries, including Iran, Xinhua news agency reported quoting Lebanese broadcaster al-Jadeed.
The Israeli PM's speech was released after an Israeli official told CNN the security cabinet had approved a ceasefire deal. Netanyahu also said the duration of a ceasefire would 'depend on what happens in Lebanon.'
The attack came as senior U.S. diplomats were in the region to push for cease-fires in Lebanon and Gaza, hoping to wind down the wars in the Middle East in the Biden administration’s final months.
The military reported that the drone was launched from Lebanon, along with two others, all targeting the Prime Minister's residence. Three combat helicopters attempted to intercept the drones but failed