Phalange Party Urges Expanding Tripoli Security Plan, Turning Truce into Permanent Stability
Phalange party called on Monday for expanding the security plan adopted to control the tensed situation in the northern city of Tripoli, considering that all accusations against the army and the security forces “are driven by foreign agendas.”
"We must take advantage of the current truce in Tripoli to expand the army's security plan and withdraw all presence of armed men in the region,” the party said in a released statement after its political bureau's weekly meeting.
The statement noted: “This is a decisive phase and the fragile truce must be turned into a permanent state of stability to restore a normal life in the city.”
The Phalange reiterated its “unconditional support” to the army and to security forces, slamming all “random accusations” against them.
"These statements violate legitimacy and are driven by foreign agendas. Those behind them could be subjected to questioning and charged for treason.”
The politburo lamented the political rhetoric used in the country, saying it adds more complications to the process of the cabinet's formation.
"There is an insistence on linking internal Lebanese matters to the Syrian crisis and this has dangerous consequences on Lebanon and its future,” it said.
"We urge the formation of a cabinet that is capable of addressing people's fears and reaching consensus over a new electoral law to shorten the extended mandate of the parliament's term.”
The party hoped Monday's meeting between President Michel Suleiman and Saudi officials in Riyadh, as well as the international powers' talks with Iran on Tehran's nuclear program would positively reflect on the region on consequently, on the situation in Lebanon.
Sleiman kicked off on Monday his one-day official visit to Saudi Arabia.
He started his visit by holding talks with Crown Prince Salman bin Abdul Aziz, which was followed by a meeting with King Abdullah.
The Phalange conferees also commented on reports of Israel's installment of spying devices in southern regions, saying it is a “dangerous step” that requires an action by the United Nations Security Council.
"The UNIFIL must also take procedures in cooperation with the army to stop this expansion of spying activities and protect Lebanon, its security and its people's affairs.”
Speaker Nabih Berri revealed on Wednesday that Israel had set up a number of espionage stations along its border with Lebanon, starting from al-Naqoura passing by Khayyam all the way to Shebaa.
The biggest espionage station is allegedly installed in al-Abbad and Jan al-Alam areas, which are located near the U.N. demarcated Blue line.
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