Hariri: Calling for Jumblat’s Safety an Arab and National Responsibility

Al-Mustaqbal Movement chief ex-PM Saad Hariri hailed the judiciary's efforts that unveiled an assassination plot against Progressive Socialist Party leader MP Walid Jumblat.

“The disclosure of a plot to assassinate the head of the Democratic Gathering bloc Walid Jumblat is a security and judicial achievement that deserves to pay a tribute to all those who contributed to uncovering it,” said Hariri.

“Walid Jumblat’s safety is inherent to Lebanon’s safety. Expressing solidarity with him and calling to protect him is an Arab and national responsibility in the face of the tools of discord and evil.”

First Military Investigative Judge Riad Abou Ghaida issued a death penalty indictment that was reduced to life imprisonment against former PSP member Youssef Fakher, nicknamed the Cowboy, on charges of an assassination attempt against Jumblat, media reports said.

Fakher was arrested by the General Security in August on suspicion of dealing with the Israeli enemy and for involvement in buying arms and forming armed groups.