Qahwaji Warns of Attempt to Sabotage Co-Existence, Destruct National Pact
Army Commander General Jean Qahwaji warned on Tuesday of attempt to destruct the national pact and sabotage co-existence in Lebanon, stressing that the military will safeguard the nation.
In his Order of the Day on Lebanon's 70th Independence anniversary, Qahwaji said: “Our destiny as Lebanese is to celebrate our independence amid danger and security violations that our country and the Middle East is passing through.”
Qahwaji vowed that “the army will safeguard this country and confront Israel and it spying networks... And fight terrorism in all its forms and pursue violators and those who are meddling with the country's unity.”
The parliamentary telecommunications committee denounced last week Israeli espionage stations along the border as violation of Lebanon's sovereignty, pointing out that it is happening despite United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701 and the presence of U.N. peacekeepers south of the Litani river.
The biggest espionage station is allegedly installed in al-Abbad and Jan al-Alam areas, which are located near the U.N. demarcated Blue line.
Qahwaji pointed out that as the region is establishing new pacts amid the recent developments “there are attempts in Lebanon to destruct its national pact and sabotage co-existence.”
Qahwaji urged officials to “safeguard Lebanon and exert efforts to resolve the crises without having heading to the unknown.”
The sharp rift among Lebanese foes over several issues reached a deadlock as disputes are ongoing over the line-up of the new cabinet, which Prime Minister-designate Tammam Salam has been trying to form since his appointment in April and over calls by Speaker Nabih Berri's for the parliament to convene amid a resigned cabinet, in addition to several other disputes including the tasks that should be carried out by a caretaker cabinet, which is led by caretaker PM Najib Miqati.
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