Report: March 14 Officials Convene, Agree on Main Security Issues

A meeting of representatives of political blocs and parties of the March 14 alliance was held on Tuesday night to address the latest developments in Lebanon and the region, reported al-Joumhouria newspaper on Wednesday.

It said that the gatherers were in agreement over the various security developments that had taken place in Lebanon, as well as the Syrian crisis and its impact on Lebanon.

“The different sides had however maintained their declared positions on the extension of parliament's term,” said the daily.

Differences had emerged between the various powers over the extension.

The Mustaqbal Movement had voiced its support for the move, while the Lebanese Forces and Kataeb Party had rejected it.

Kataeb MP Sami Gemayel had stated on Tuesday after meeting with LF chief Samir Geagea: “Extending the term of a parliament that was a failure on all levels is unacceptable.”

Parliament extended its term last year over security fears and a disagreement among rival MPs on an electoral law.

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