Hariri Calls for Preventing Strife after al-Labweh Ambush
Former Prime Minister Saad Hariri on Sunday telephoned Army Commander General Jean Qahwaji and discussed with him the attack that targeted the convoy of Arsal municipal chief Ali al-Hujairi earlier in the day, the ex-PM's office said.
"Hariri stressed the need to take the measures necessary to pursue the perpetrators, noting that this incident is part of the nonstop attempts to drag the country into further tensions,” the office added.
The former premier also telephoned al-Hujairi, who briefed him on the circumstances of the attack.
During his talks with the municipal chief, Hariri condemned the incident and warned against being dragged into the plots of “those who are trying to ignite sedition,” said a statement issued by the ex-PM's office.
Al-Hujairi and two other people were wounded while a man was killed when their convoy came under fire in the Bekaa town of al-Labweh earlier on Sunday, shortly after they took part in a hostage swap that took place in Ras Baalbek, state-run National News Agency reported.
A military source told Agence France Presse that the ambush comes in retaliation to a deadly attack on four young men near Arsal in June and that it was carried out by members of the Jaafar family as the car passed the town of al-Labweh.
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ice-man,
Elected MP does not count in Lebanon these days, you must be armed MP to count. If you are well armed you don't even have to be an MP to count, look at SHN (sab3a-ayar supreme leader). To rule, you must be armed and a liar (I meant resistance)
over 10 years
ice-man,
Elected MP does not count in Lebanon these days, you must be armed MP to count. If you are well armed you don't even have to be an MP to count, look at SHN (sab3a-ayar supreme leader). To rule, you must be armed and a liar (I meant resistance)
over 10 years
Thugs, bandits, traitors, thieves (traits of HA) and you accuse others of what you are.
over 10 years
where has he been in the last 2 years?
who is he representing?
how come his constituents demanding his return?
If he really believes in Lebanon's future, he stays with his people in good times and bad times
that's is a characteristic of a leader period
over 10 years
helicopter wake up, don't be a dummy and follow people blindly
over 10 years
abraham,
unfortunately I am following the news and my instinct as well as some personal and first hand experiences. I wish it was otherwise.
over 10 years
wow, you ever heard of the saying that people in glass houses shouldn't throw stones---well the ones for hizb iran are paper thin
over 10 years
can you be more explicit and tell us the actions and behavior of hariri that you condemn?
over 10 years
For each poison, there is a antidote....
the dilemma is that there are several poisons at the same time in the lebanese system.....
over 10 years
Harari's only real distinction is that he had a rich father. In this regard he is similar his backers, the House of Saud. He does not live in Lebanon and obviously doesn't care to. He could at least make an occasional appearance to pretend he really cares but prefers to make a phone call or release a statement instead. He is quiet mediocre ,uncharismatic and not particularly intelligent. You people who like him as a "leader " deserve what you get.
The problem is the mismatch. My only question why have they not built up the strength of the LAF and then put limits to HA infractions. Even if they had to resort to using private money to e1uip the army and increase its training and numbers.