Prime Minister Saad Hariri reiterated Lebanon’s commitment to the UN, especially UN Security Council Resolution 1701, several media outlets reported.
He said during the opening of the UN regional meeting at ESCWA headquarters in Beirut that “national unity will not be harmed, regardless of tension between the Lebanese people.”
“We are committed to the Taif Accord.”
Hariri also said that “Lebanon confronts Israeli threats through national unity.”
Tension is high in Lebanon after unconfirmed reports that the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL) will soon issue its indictment in its investigation of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri’s 2005 assassination.
There are fears that should the court indict Hezbollah members, it could lead to clashes similar to those of the 2008 May Events – when gunmen led by Hezbollah took over half of Beirut.
He said during the opening of the UN regional meeting at ESCWA headquarters in Beirut that “national unity will not be harmed, regardless of tension between the Lebanese people.”
“We are committed to the Taif Accord.”
Hariri also said that “Lebanon confronts Israeli threats through national unity.”
Tension is high in Lebanon after unconfirmed reports that the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL) will soon issue its indictment in its investigation of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri’s 2005 assassination.
There are fears that should the court indict Hezbollah members, it could lead to clashes similar to those of the 2008 May Events – when gunmen led by Hezbollah took over half of Beirut.
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