Hizbullah Insists on Representing March 8 Sunnis, Urges Hariri to Talk to Them
Hizbullah has called on Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri to deal with the “independent Sunni MPs” through “dialogue and not arrogance,” insisting that the lawmakers should be represented by a minister in the new government.
“The party wants Hariri to talk to the Sunni opponents instead of dealing with them with arrogance,” Hizbullah sources told LBCI TV, stressing that those MPs are “an independent bloc and not subordinate to others.”
“Hizbullah is still insisting on its stance on the need to appoint one of the opposition Sunnis as minister,” the sources added, noting that “the negotiations have stopped, especially that Hariri left Beirut at noon and headed to Paris on a private visit.”
The Sunni grouping meanwhile announced that MP Jamil al-Sayyed's visit to President Michel Aoun at noon was aimed at discussing their demand.
Asked Wednesday about the emergence of the so-called Sunni representation hurdle as the new cabinet was on the verge of formation, Aoun said: “The obstacles are unjustified and using delay as a political tactic undermines the national strategy that we are in dire need for.”
“Every minute of delay in the cabinet formation process will cost us a lot,” Aoun warned.
“The Consultative Sunni Gathering are individuals and not a bloc and they have grouped together lately and we want the premier to be strong because he has major challenges ahead,” he added.
“As for Hizbullah's stance, we don't want any crack in national unity,” Aoun went on to say, when asked whether Hizbullah's support for the independent Sunni MPs might spark a Sunni-Shiite clash.
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