Gemayel: One Day Lebanon Could be Subject to Hizbullah's Domination
Head of the Phalange Party Amin Gemayel noted that Hizbullah is taking advantage of its resistance role in order to nibble at Lebanon's geography and sovereignty, warning that the nation could one day come under the party's domination, the pan-Arab daily al-Hayat reported Thursday.
“Hizbullah is trying to eat away Lebanon's geography, sovereignty, the people's interests and rights, and the role of the state's institutions ….one day Lebanon could become subject to the domination of Hizbullah under the pretext of resistance,” said Gemayel in an interview to the daily.
He also warned that any involvement in the Syrian crisis will have severe repercussions on Lebanon's security and stability.
He made his remark in reference to allegations that Hizbullah is aiding the Syrian regime of President Bashar Assad militarily against the people's revolt.
“Lebanon must not involve itself in the Syrian crisis and any involvement could have severe repercussions on Lebanon's national unity, security and stability,” he added.
“The Lebanese people are wise enough not to let the interference of some parties in Syria's affairs drag them further into an internal conflict,” he said, calling on all factions to exercise restraint for Lebanon's sake.
Gemayel added that the Phalange Party will prepare a study on the defense strategy, urging Hizbullah to participate positively and productively in the national dialogue sessions to tackle this thorny issue.
On disputes regarding the adoption of a new electoral law, he said: “The March 14 alliance is keen on reaching an agreement regarding the law, which would also include the Progressive Socialist Party.”
The government approved in August an electoral draft law based on proportional representation and 13 electoral districts.
The opposition and PSP leader MP Walid Jumblat had voiced their rejection to the law.
Change and Reform bloc leader MP Michel Aoun also rejected a draft electoral law suggested by March 14 Christian parties to divide Lebanon into 50 small electoral districts, dubbing it as “political division.”
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