Al-Rahi says 'winner and loser' approach would lead to national rift

Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi on Sunday said he welcomes “every step towards understanding and consensus over a president’s election,” as the opposition prepares to declare the name of its presidential candidate.
Al-Rahi, however, warned against the so-called “winner and loser” approach between “individuals or the country’s components.”
“This would lead to a dangerous rift in the country, while the unity and welfare of Lebanon and its people are needed,” the patriarch added.
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If he wants unity, he should agitate for the abolition of Article 24 of the Constitution which reserves half of parliamentary seats for Christians. He has Israel's example before him every day of what official racism leads to.