Report: Hizbullah Says Stances Against it 'Won't Impact' Govt Harmony

Hizbullah made no reactions to a series of fiery stances against the party made by Saudi State Minister for Gulf Affairs Thamer al-Sabhan, amid assurances that the diplomat's stances “will not affect agreements between Lebanon's political parties,” al-Joumhouria daily reported on Wednesday.

Hizbullah sources who spoke on condition of anonymity told the daily: “The matter will not affect the current agreements,” as they ruled out the possibility it would reflect on Lebanon's government.

The sources said they were reassured about Prime Minister Saad Hariri's ”performance and role in neutralizing Lebanon from ongoing disputes and separating controversial files from the prevailing relationship between the political forces,” noting Hariri's “reiteration that he won't let anything affect the country's stability.”

They stressed that the government “will distance itself from the prevailing disputes,” voicing expectations that Sabhan's positions may not be tackled during the upcoming cabinet meeting.

On Monday, al-Sabhan lashed out at Hizbullah and called for “toppling” the party as he promised “astonishing” developments in “the coming days.”

In an earlier tweet on Sunday, the Saudi minister voiced surprise over what he called the “silence of the government and people” of Lebanon over Hizbullah’s actions.

Al-Sabhan has taken to Twitter to blast Hizbullah several times in recent months.