Hariri: Resolution 1701 Has Not Fallen, Red Lines Still Exist

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Prime Minister Saad Hariri stressed Tuesday that U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701 has not “fallen,” despite the latest exchange of hostilities between Israel and Hizbullah.

“The Lebanese state has diplomatically contained what happened, from the issue of the drones all the way to Hizbullah’s response,” Hariri told al-Jadeed television.

“We must preserve stability and Resolution 1701. The main problem is that the situation in the region as a whole is in a crisis and we do not need new crises,” Hariri added, when asked about Hizbullah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah’s latest remarks.

“This is my starting point and protecting Lebanon is the main concern,” Hariri added.

Responding to another question, the premier said: “Resolution 1701 has not fallen and the red lines are still in place. What’s important is to continue to implement UNSCR 1701. What concerns me is what happens on the ground, which is the implementation of this resolution.”

Asked about the calls for the government’s resignation, Hariri said: “These are viewpoints, but those who demanded that are still in the government.”

Nasrallah threatened Monday to hit "deep inside" Israel, a day after an exchange of fire on the Lebanese-Israeli border sparked fears of a wider conflict between the arch-foes.

Sunday's escalation was brief and followed a week of rising tensions, including what Hizbullah described as an Israeli drone strike on its stronghold in Beirut’s southern suburbs.

Nasrallah on Monday said there were "no more red lines" in Hizbullah's confrontation with Israel.

He said Hizbullah would respond to further Israeli attacks with strikes "deep inside Israel" and not just along the border.

"If there is any aggression against Lebanon, there will be no such thing as international borders," he warned.

SourceNaharnet
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Missing phillipo over 4 years

"What’s important is to continue to implement UNSCR 1701. What concerns me is what happens on the ground, which is the implementation of this resolution.”
UNSCR 1701 - No armed forces other than LAF south of the Litani River.

Thumb ex-fpm over 4 years

Hariri: Resolution 1701 Has Not Fallen, Red Lines Still Exist

12 hours ago
Nasrallah: "no more red lines" in Hizbullah's confrontation with Israel.
http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/264387-nasrallah-vows-to-strike-deep-inside-israel-if-attacked-again

and who is the man in charge here? Let me guess.....

Thumb eagle_eye over 4 years

Iran big problem....... ISIS fighter speaks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3mofRddMus