Bassil: Restoring Saudi-Lebanese Ties 'Convenient'

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Foreign Minister Jebran Bassil said on Thursday that restoring normal ties with Saudi Arabia is "very useful," adding that he considers Hizbullah a "Lebanese components" stressing that issues linked to the party should be addressed "inside" Lebanon.

"The relations with Saudi Arabia are returning back to normal. Saudi reconsideration of relations with Lebanon is very useful," said Bassil on Twitter.

He added: "We consider Hizbullah a Lebanese component and not a militia. Issues linked to Hizbullah must be addressed domestically (Lebanon)."

"Hizbullah has enough wisdom, national awareness and concern that enables it to protect Lebanon and the resistance and misses the opportunity for those trying to get us into problems," added the minister.

On Israeli violations of Lebanon's airspace, the minister said: "Lebanon will file a complaint at the UN Security Council. A political decision must be taken at the Cabinet and a military decision at the Higher Defense Council shall these encroachments violations continue.

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Thumb ex-fpm 12 April 2018, 10:51

Bassil added: "We consider Hizbullah a Lebanese component and not a militia."

I see.... which Lebanese component has 50,000 armed terrorists, 100,000 rockets, and is waging sectarian wars in Arab countries?

Which Lebanese component openly states it follows the orders of a foreign leader/government, receives all its monies from a foreign country, and is armed by another country?

Look up the definition of 'militia' ya traitor.

Thumb ashtah 12 April 2018, 12:00

Would the likes of Bassil accept another Lebanese component forming an armed militia limited to one sect only financed and equipped by a foreign country under the pretext of resistance?

Thumb justice 12 April 2018, 12:59

I would say YES as long as they allow him to fill his pockets and bank account.