Qassem Says Those Boasting about Aoun Election Have Bowed to Hizbullah Will
Hizbullah deputy chief Sheikh Naim Qassem on Sunday noted that “the entire world has acknowledged Hizbullah's role” in the election of Michel Aoun as Lebanon's president.
“When the entire world acknowledges Hizbullah's role in electing a president, claims of heroism and taking credit by some parties become of no value,” Qassem said, ridiculing what he called “the illusions of victory.”
“Those trying to flex their muscles... and claiming that they have made an achievement have actually jumped on Hizbullah's bandwagon,” Qassem added.
Aoun was elected president last month after a key endorsement from al-Mustaqbal Movement leader Saad Hariri, who was later appointed as prime minister-designate.
Crucial support from both Hizbullah and the Lebanese Forces also contributed to boosting Aoun's presidential chances.
Turning to the issue of the stalled cabinet formation process, Qassem said “the obstacles are not significant.”
“With all due honesty, they need some flexibility and the result will be positive for everyone. There is no need to delay the cabinet line-up and we can cooperate to form the cabinet as soon as possible,” Qassem added.
27 November 2016, 17:43
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Actually, he is right. Hezbollah has set a precedence in presidential elections that will apply for years to come. We must thank Hariri, Geagea and Junblatt for making it happen.
27 November 2016, 18:23
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of course he is right no matter what hariri and geagea try to portray to the contrary.
29 November 2016, 13:36
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What happens after the Syrian war..do you still need your arms for the Sheba farms. If shebaa is Lebanese then why are you not trying to get it back from Israel ? Is it the next 21st century war?
Is there a Syrian militia in Syria fighting along the Syrian army to free the Goulan?
27 November 2016, 18:03
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Yes tomorrow we'll all grow beards, wear chadors, flog ourselves and bow to the great deceased pedophile
28 November 2016, 00:20
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Was the dollar really more important Lebanon? Was it really worth it letting Iranian Revolutionary Guards infect the land? How stupid you were for letting such a toxic group in for the sake of your lust for power.... you've become a joke in the world's eye by letting these people speak.
28 November 2016, 14:33
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You will bowed to the government one day I hope not to far.I'm sure you will and you will be forced ef you refuse.
