Hariri Expects Action from Hollande, Accuses Hizbullah of Sending Fighters to Hizbullah
إقرأ هذا الخبر بالعربية
Former Prime Minister Saad Hariri urged Hizbullah on Wednesday to stop sending fighters to Syria and stressed the need for the international community, led by France, to take action on Syria.
“We don't accept for any Lebanese to fight alongside the crimes” committed by the Syrian regime, Hariri said following talks with French President Francois Hollande at the Elysee Palace.
“Hizbullah should stop sending arms and fighters to Syria,” he said.
“President Hollande backs the Syrian people,” Hariri, who is the head of al-Mustaqbal movement, told reporters.
He told Le Monde newspaper ahead of his meeting with the French President that he "expects more action from Paris because it is in France's best interest to not only take the best positions, but the best actions as well.”
“France has a very important role to play and it has issued strong statements since the beginning of the Syrian revolt,” he said.
“If France encourages its allies to grant the Syrian opposition what it needs, then it may be capable of forming protected areas for the refugees and the Syrian people,” he noted.
“Those supporting Syrian President Bashar Assad do so against their will. The more the Free Syrian Army is supported, the more defections will take place,” he remarked.
Hariri noted however that the Syrian opposition “is not perfect, but that is normal.”
“The Free Syrian Army has the courage to admit mistakes when they happen,” he added.
Commenting on Lebanese affairs, the former minister said that he does not fear the eruption of a civil war in Lebanon “because no power is willing to head down that path.”
On the Syrian border violations, he praised the government's “wisdom” on the developments in Syria.
He noted however that “one must not submit to the violations. Had the government taken a firmer stand, the Syrian regime would not have shelled areas in northern Lebanon.”
“The Syrian regime is attacking us because we are weak. The regime would never address Turkey in the same manner it addresses Lebanon,” said Hariri.
On the 2013 parliamentary elections, he declared: “I will return to Lebanon and I will take part in the elections.”
“I will run in the elections and I will win as long as they are not rigged,” he announced.
“All those banking on the end of my political career are mistaken,” he stressed.
12 September 2012, 18:53
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This guy should be given the noose. He should be shot as soon as he arrives at Beirut Airport. He is supporting Islamists and Terrorists in Lebanon. He is an operative for International Corporate Syndicates which include his own financial interests. His day is coming, along with Wissam El Hassan & Ashraf Rifi.
13 September 2012, 03:21
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The only terrorist organization in Lebanon is your Iranian mercenary Party of Terror and Intimidation aka HA.
13 September 2012, 03:35
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Scum comment that are typical of a HA follower...For sure from the filty mouth of Farsi BSThrower!
12 September 2012, 18:53
1113
This guy should be given a noose. He should be shot as soon as he arrives at Beirut Airport. He is supporting Islamists and Terrorists in Lebanon. He is an operative for International Corporate Syndicates which include his own financial interests. His day is coming, along with Wissam El Hassan & Ashraf Rifi.
13 September 2012, 03:22
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The only terrorist organization in Lebanon is your Iranian mercenary Party of Terror and Intimidation aka HA.
13 September 2012, 03:36
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Scum comment that are typical of a HA follower...For sure from the filty mouth of Farsi BSThrower!
12 September 2012, 18:55
1113
Hmmm he is admitting of supporting terrorists, yalla saqr saqr another one to put behind bars, but for sure he cannot return back to Lebanon, he is not even Lebanese, he is a KSA wahabi terrorist. He say I will win, he forgot about the others in M14, or he thinks he is Mr. Lebanon:) Funny guy who have said way to much to be able to return back to Lebanon, thanks God, we really don't need him here.
12 September 2012, 21:08
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LOL benzona. I think Farsi BSThrower is no more than one of the 4 wives of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and ordered while on her knees moping the palace to hijack this site along with the other wives....LOL!
13 September 2012, 03:25
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The only thing we don't need in Lebanon is your Iranian mercenary Party of Terror and Intimidation aka HA. May all terrorists like your damned HA, Al Qaeda, Salafists, etc, burn in the eternal fires of hell.
12 September 2012, 19:12
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Here we go....new individuals out of nowhere slamming M18 figures with lies and misrepresenting facts. Farsi BSThrower desperate to make his point and deliver the lies of his master Hassan....LOL! The only terrorist are those who assassinate families, protect these murderers while hiding like cowards in caves. Hmmmm that sounds like a familiar gang called the people of the Devil aka HA!
12 September 2012, 19:59
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Rudes I have to say he is crazy to even think of it....even if he wins and comes back....HA & Syrian spies have his grave already dug!
12 September 2012, 20:15
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He's going to run for election in Lebanon from France???? Come on now!!!
12 September 2012, 20:30
128
Longue vie au Sheikh Saad. Good luck but I have no doubt you'll prevail. God bless you.
12 September 2012, 20:33
136
He doesn't have all the money in the world, HE used it much of it for the 2k9 elections and to buy bodyguards since Hezbollah/Aoun want him dead.
12 September 2012, 21:57
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Yalla.....we are waiting for some action. Iran, the Hezz dogs, and Russia have troops on the ground in Syria. France needs to do something. Send in some good anti-aircraft and anti-tank equipment.
12 September 2012, 23:12
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Yeah Naharnet, hezbollah is sending fighters to hezbollah? u are on drugs?
12 September 2012, 23:14
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haha ! it was the first thing noticed ... but it happens a lot ;)
13 September 2012, 03:27
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Your didn't seem to mind when your master GMA was in exile there!
13 September 2012, 03:29
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typical Naharnet's lack of journalistic integrity. The editor is tittle only.
13 September 2012, 07:16
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As much as I dislike March the 8th I always wondered why people voted for them. When I read what Hariri Junior says and timing I realise his clumsiness and how short-sighted he can be. March 14 needs people with more vision! Why try provocking HA now while they are keeping a low profile? Why should we care if the Hizb send their own people to Syria or Mexico? At least they are letting our judges in Lebanon do their job against the moukhabarats. Saad should keep his mouth shut for now.
13 September 2012, 10:21
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Keep up the good work ya Sheikh Saad god bless you buddy ,your father was a good man and he is a loss to every good Lebanese family.
13 September 2012, 11:34
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Not that it will ever happen, but if Mr. KSA comes to Lebanon, he will need to prove in for a court that Hizbullah send arms and fighters to Syria. This would had been fun to see little saudi again make a fool of himself:)
13 September 2012, 13:44
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Cocain is still better than lithium that aoun takes for his bipolar disorder.
13 September 2012, 14:31
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I agree that there is no point in provoking Hizb at this time...Saad is looking to score cheap political points.
13 September 2012, 14:54
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To all the typical m8 blind haters...you don't have ANY proof and you insult people who disagree with you...you are morally and mentally corrupt and have no vision...May god protect Sheikh Saad and bring him back safely to our beloved Lebanon and let the dogs keep barking...Assad cronies will be licking your boots when he’s gone, that’s all they know what to do..lick boots…
13 September 2012, 20:58
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You are a gate to ignorance and stupidity...ya satlehhhhhhhh
