Gemayel from Rome: Israeli Rejection of Peace Contributes to Emergence of Extremism in Region
Phalange Party leader Amin Gemayel blamed on Wednesday Israel for the ongoing state of instability in the Middle East.
He said: “Israel’s rejection of peace is contributing to the emergence of extremists in the region.”
He made his statements during his ongoing trip to Italy where he held talks with a number of officials, including former Foreign Minister Franco Frattini.
Gemayel continued: “Israel won’t be ready for peace before it completes its own ambitions.”
“This will negatively affect Lebanon, which is suffering from Israel’s pressure to naturalize Palestinians in Lebanon,” he added.
His talks in Rome also focused on the Syrian crisis and the need to fortify Lebanon against the repercussions of the unrest.
For his part, Frattini stressed the need for a dialogue of religions and civilizations in the region, adding that the international community is keen on ending the unrest in Syria.
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