Qassem: We Have Reassured Christians over their Presence in Lebanon More than Any other Side
Hizbullah deputy chief Sheikh Naim Qassem stressed on Thursday that the Shiite sect had played the most important role in reassuring Christians over their presence in Lebanon.
He said: “We have undoubtedly presented them with the most reassurances after they had once been fearful of us.”
“We reassure them more than any other side in Lebanon because we are honest in our dealings,” he explained.
He added however that the resistance “does not represent one dominant sect in Lebanon.”
“We reject the idea of having one dominant sect in the country because Lebanon belongs to all powers and we are all equal under the law,” Qassem declared.
“Hizbullah's political strength stems from its popular support,” he added.
“We have decided to separate the resistance path from the political one,” he added.
The resistance's achievements have not been employed for political gain, he continued.
Qassem wondered however: “What have the others done in protecting the border and kicking out the occupiers?”
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