Daryan Praises Saudi's 'Bold' Decision in Yemen

Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Latif Daryan lauded on Wednesday the “bold” decision taken by Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz to maintain stability in Yemen.

“We back the stability of the Arab world,” Daryan said.

He pointed out that the Arab leaders eased fears, voicing relief that the Arab unity and solidarity still exists.

“We should all remain united to face the big challenges confronting our communities,” Daryan stressed, calling on foreigners to “stop meddling with the Arab national security.”

An Arab summit in Egypt decided the Saudi-led air strikes against the Huthi rebels should continue until they surrender.

The two-day summit ended Sunday with a vow to defeat Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen and the formal unveiling of plans to form a joint Arab intervention force.

Further more, Daryan slammed efforts to tarnish the image of Islam, lashing out at “those who are committing crimes against humanity and the exodus under the name of Islam.”

Concerning the ongoing vacuum at the Baabda Palace, the Grand Mufti called for the election of a new president, warning of its repercussions.

“We want a safe and stable country along with active institutions,” Daryan added.

MPs failed on several occasions to elect a new head of state over lack of quorum. President Michel Suleiman's term ended in May without the election of a successor.

Hizbullah and Aoun's Change and Reform bloc have been boycotting electoral sessions due to a disagreement with the March 14 camp over a compromise presidential candidate.

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