Hariri: Policy Statement Proves 'Army-People-Resistance' Formula is No More
إقرأ هذا الخبر بالعربية
Former Prime Minister Saad Hariri noted on Saturday that the government policy statement that was drafted on Friday does not grant one party or power authority over that of the state.
He said in a statement: “Several interpretations can be made over the policy statement, but one central truth is clear and that is there can be no return to the 'army-people-resistance' equation.”
“The policy statement does not allow any side to resort to arms outside of the authority of the state, its army and security institutions,” he remarked.
The policy statement also prevents Lebanon from getting involved in foreign wars.
“There can be no room for doubt that the resistance's weapons is an issue of contention that will be discussed at the national dialogue by the new president,” Hariri stressed.
In addition, he noted: “Today marks the third anniversary of the eruption of the Syrian uprising against the tyrant Bashar Assad.”
“This is an occasion for us to renew our call on Hizbullah to withdraw its fighters from Syria and avoid policies that only bring about division and destruction to the Lebanese people,” he stated.
The policy statement was approved late on Friday night after arduous talks between the rival March 8 and 14 camps over the contentious issue of the resistance and the role of the state in confronting Israel.
The three ministers of the Phalange Party and Justice Minister Ashraf Rifi voiced reservations however over the clause related to resistance against Israel.
"By the virtue of the state's responsibility to preserve Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity, the government stresses the state's duty and efforts to liberate the Shebaa Farms, the Kfarshouba Hills and the occupied part of Ghajar (village) through all legitimate means, while stressing the right of Lebanese citizens to resist Israeli occupation, repel its aggressions and regain the occupied land," the policy statement read.
Speaker Nabih Berri called parliament to convene on March 19 and 20 to discuss the statement and later subject cabinet to a vote of confidence.
15 March 2014, 15:37
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ما فعله "حزب الله" في الجلسة الطويلة من ليل امس ، انه سطر بـ "الاحمر" المقاومة في البيان الوزاري.
15 March 2014, 16:42
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Titan
I think we Lebanese should consider a change in all our political leaders. Please do not limit it to the Future....
Hello ice man what;s up my friend?
15 March 2014, 17:09
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Hariri should go asap.He proved an unworthy leader of the freedom independence movement previously known as M14. I recall when I went down on M14th to martyr's square..... looking back at it, what a waste of time that was!
15 March 2014, 17:20
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hello Phoenix
I am not sure if you had a chance to read my reply on the other article last night.I just shared my thought on your avatar
15 March 2014, 17:47
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Sorry Coolmec, I couldn't find it, maybe if you can repost it, thanks bro.
15 March 2014, 18:27
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Phoenix
Sorry for the delay I just read your reply here it ie
@Phoenix
Thanks Bro I Sure do appreciate your above comment. Courteous and professional as always.
Your avatar i.e Bachir brings me sweet and painful memories. I recall the day we welcomed him in LA. we had a great reception for him and Los Angeles mayor The late Tom Bradley gave him the key to the city.
Alas he was killed a few dats later and I happen to think that his death precipitated the country's decline to where we are today
15 March 2014, 18:35
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"through all legitimate means": the diplomatic way could be one. It has never been tried (but worked 100% for Jordan and Egypt), but it would be the better and the most efficient for Lebanon to secure once for all it's southern border.
This would mean to have the courage to sit down around a table with the Israelis and to discuss all the contentious issues. But this would mean to have in mind Lebanese interests before Iranian or foreign interests.
15 March 2014, 19:00
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Phoenix
The enemies of Lebanon and all the crooks who were threatened and did not want Lebanon restored killed Bashir
15 March 2014, 19:19
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you said bro
zeeran run the country and the difference between bashir and the rest is that bashir does not advertise about his qualities you either know him or you are missing out
15 March 2014, 19:20
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I remember the day he was assassinated I stood motionless and started thinking . I said to myself bashir is gone Lebanon is gone and I started envisioning all the things we are living today
15 March 2014, 19:21
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Most of the people here do not realize his impact nor do they realize how Lebanon could have been had he been alive
and ironically you can't even explain it to them...
15 March 2014, 19:25
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oh well all this is coming back to me because your avatar is soooo much him
I hope you did not mind I shared my thoughts with you
15 March 2014, 22:58
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Sorry FD, had Hezbollah not been bought off/pledging alliance to other countries as well it would have been much smoother.
15 March 2014, 23:30
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You would have to read the meaning of the text withing the "four corners" of the document containing the statement. With such strict adherence, any interpretation arising from outside the "four corners" would be irrelevant.
16 March 2014, 00:29
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Well, if 4+3=7 is no longer used, then it will be replaced with 2+5=7 or 1+6=7, the end result remaining 7.
