Rifi Says 'Inclined to Accuse Hizbullah' of Verdun Blast, Likens It to Hariri Murder
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Resigned Justice Minister Ashraf Rifi announced Wednesday that he is “inclined to accuse Hizbullah” of being behind the blast that targeted the headquarters of BLOM Bank in Verdun on Sunday.
“There are several similarities between the assassination of ex-PM Rafik Hariri and the Verdun bombing and in my political analysis I'm inclined to accuse Hizbullah,” Rifi tweeted.
Noting that Hizbullah has not condemned the attack until the moment, Rifi asked: “Who benefits from this crime and who has the ability to do it?”
“The May 7, (2008 armed takeover of Beirut) failed and it fired back at Hizbullah, which paid its price, and the Verdun bomb attack will also fire back against the party,” the minister added.
“The banking sector is a red line and Hizbullah must realize that or else everyone will turn against it,” Rifi warned.
Commenting on the recent closure of dozens of suspected Hizbullah-linked bank accounts in recent weeks, the minister stressed that “there is a difference between Shiites and Hizbullah.”
“As Lebanese, we have all been hurt by its terrorism and fighting in Syria and it is required to respect the State, which has the ability to protect us all,” Rifi went on to say.
The minister however reassured that “there is no fear of an all-out security deterioration in Lebanon” and that “things are under control except for some random incidents.”
He also noted that “there is a national need to communicate with Hizbullah” while pointing out that “there is a big difference between security contacts and political contacts.”
“Our supporters reject the dialogue table,” he added.
Y.R.
15 June 2016, 12:58
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Noting that Hizbullah has not condemned the attack until the moment, Rifi asked: “Who benefits from this crime and who has the ability to do it?”
Nassrallah is measuring his response and which lie he will come out with. I am sure he will deliver a speech shortly and tell us the names and identities of those who planted the bomb outside Blom Bank. He will have proof, evidence, and facts because after all he himself orchestrated the bombing and sent the culprits to plant the bomb. However, in the end It will be Israel, the takfiris, the CIA or all three combined.
15 June 2016, 16:12
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rofl! spot on @justin and here it is:
Nasrallah Expected to Comment on BLOM Blast as Report Says 'Hizbullah Knows who Planted Bomb'
http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/211522-nasrallah-expected-to-comment-on-blom-blast-as-report-says-hizbullah-knows-who-planted-bomb
15 June 2016, 13:10
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This is a man who is a martyr in the making. His life is continuously threatened and yet he marches ahead with telling the truth. All my respect Mr. Rifi.
15 June 2016, 14:35
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of course he is saying that.... they pray every moment it would happen so they can blame Israel;)
15 June 2016, 14:09
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and the irony is that Iran has to abide by the U.S laws if it were to conduct any transactions in U.S dollars;)
15 June 2016, 14:34
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Rifi is a major target for hezbollah. They will do their utmost to assassinate him. Rifi will be a major player in Lebanese politics challenging the status quo and dislodging hariri from the throne he unjustly inherited.
15 June 2016, 14:52
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YA batal ya Rifi, if only the rest of our politicians have a clear eyed view
15 June 2016, 16:35
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Resistance? Which Resistance? The one that has destroyed the living together????
15 June 2016, 19:47
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No Sir John. We now dislike you because of your weapons. But you cannot understand or you do not WANT to understand.
