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Alloush Accuses Jumblat of Taking Part in '2011 Conspiracy'

Al-Mustaqbal Movement senior official ex-MP Mustafa Alloush has lashed out at Progressive Socialist Party chief MP Walid Jumblat in connection with the latest row between the two parties.

"MP Walid Jumblat is insisting on complaining and addressing accusations to al-Mustaqbal Movement at every juncture," Alloush lamented.

He noted that Prime Minister Saad Hariri "has always tolerated the PSP leader's criticism and actions seeing as he was the first person who stood by him upon the martyrdom of his father, ex-PM Rafik Hariri."

"But things have reached a level where we cannot remain silent anymore, knowing that we remained silent in 2009, when he decided to withdraw from March 14, and in 2011, when he took part in the conspiracy that led to toppling PM Hariri's government," Alloush added.

He was referring to Jumblat's endorsement of Najib Miqati for the premiership after Hariri's government was toppled by the resignation of Hizbullah and its allies.

Jumblat's decision was reportedly influenced by Hizbullah's so-called 'black shirts' show of force.

"Walid Beik must realize that the era of appeasement is over, although this does not mean that the relation between the two parties has reached the extent of conflict," Alloush went on to say.

He also pointed out that "the two parties will come together anew when their political interest requires so, especially that the disputes between them can be resolved."


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