Salam says army can finish N. Litani plan in 4 months
The Lebanese Army can finalize the north Litani disarmament plan within four months “should our armed forces find the same helping and assisting factors that were provided during the implementation of the previous phase,” Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said.
“In order to complete this plan with all its phases, we as a government will work to provide our armed forces with all the necessary capabilities,” Salam said during an iftar banquet.
“We will also work on embracing it with the broadest political and popular support, as happened during the implementation of the first phase of the plan,” the premier added.
Commenting on the tensions related to the Iranian file, Salam said “amid the dangers surrounding us, it is not in our interest in any way to accept that Lebanon be dragged into a new adventure or war.”
“We hope that during this holy month everyone will show reason, rationality, wisdom and patriotism by putting Lebanon’s interest above any other consideration,” the prime minister urged, apparently addressing Hezbollah.
Source: Naharnet
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