Phalange: Govt. Can’t Be Selective in Dealing with International Law
The Phalange Party noted on Monday that the government’s position on the Special Tribunal for Lebanon does not adhere to United Nations Security Council 1757 on the issue.
It said in a statement after its weekly politburo meeting: “This will lead Lebanon to a confrontation with the international community, which will have negative repercussions on its economic, financial, and tourism fields.”
On the dispute between Lebanon and Israel on the maritime borders, it said: “We call on the Lebanese government to immediately take the necessary measures through the U.N. to prevent any violation of its land and seabed resources.”
“The Phalange Party wonders how on some issues, the government resorts to the U.N. and at other times, it shies away from legitimacy based on one’s interests and whims,” it added.
“International law is a guarantee for Lebanon’s rights and the Lebanese government cannot be selective in dealing with it,” stressed the statement.
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