Suleiman: Discussions on Defense Strategy Will Help Fight against Terrorism

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President Michel Suleiman highlighted on Thursday the importance of the defense strategy in combating terrorism in Lebanon.

He said: “The measures taken on the ground to combat terrorism can be complemented by the resumption of talks on a national defense strategy.”

The talks that were started at the national dialogue table include a section on confronting terrorism, he explained after holding talks with acting General Prosecutor Samir Hammoud on the latest findings on the terrorist blasts that have taken place in the country.

“Discussing a defense strategy has become a necessity in order to limit the danger of terrorism and completely eliminate it from Lebanon,” stated Suleiman.

In addition, the president praised the security, military, and judicial authorities on their handling of terrorist cases.

The latest bombing to take place in Lebanon targeted the Beirut southern suburb of Bir Hassan on Wednesday.

Six people were killed and over 100 were wounded in the twin blasts that targeted the Hizbullah stronghold.

The al-Qaida-affiliated Abdullah Azzam Brigades claimed responsibility for the attack, saying that it was aimed at pressuring the party to withdraw its members from Syria where they are fighting alongside the country's ruling regime against a rebel uprising.

Comments 7
Thumb popeye 20 February 2014, 14:16

The president is pursuing an unconstitutional venue for dialogue. Dialogue happens under the roof of Parliament by the people's democratically elected representatives. It is naive to think that national dialogue will confront terrorism. The root cause for this new wave of terrorism is the terror party's sectarian war in Syria. Geagea is the only politician who understands the dynamics involved.

Missing helicopter 20 February 2014, 14:36

I agree with tourettes and Southern ..... both (HA arms/involvement and terrorists within refugees are a problem) are the problem

Thumb thepatriot 20 February 2014, 14:56

I guess the Flamethrower does not understand the concept of sticking to ones principles...
Maybe Geagea is not ready to go to bed (anymore) with anyone like your friend the General...(especially when he tried that in the past, and we've seen the result...)

Thumb cedre 20 February 2014, 17:58

just rub ur screen, it will go...

Thumb ice-man 20 February 2014, 18:48

yep southern..... "Hezb is like the preventive medicine, it maintains the body sane and strengthens it to avoid the forthcoming diseases that otherwise the body could end collapsing!"

Thumb ice-man 20 February 2014, 18:51

hey southern, what's your take on Facebook's $16 billion acquisition of whatsApp? Is that good for the resistance?

Thumb ice-man 20 February 2014, 18:51

hey southern, what's your take on Facebook's $16 billion acquisition of whatsApp? Is that good for the resistance?