Berri: Harming Lebanese Army is a Red Line
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Speaker Nabih Berri stressed on Wednesday the importance of national dialogue in ending disputes in Lebanon, most notably after the unrest in northern Lebanon.
He said during his weekly meeting with lawmakers: “Harming the army is a red line.”
He added that Saudi King Abdullah’s recent remarks on Lebanon reiterated his calls for resuming the dialogue.
The Saudi monarch had urged on Tuesday the Lebanese factions to resume dialogue, voicing fears that the recent unrest could lead to strife.
“Harming the Lebanese army would harm the whole of Lebanon,” stressed Berri.
“Any flaws in its leadership should be investigated,” he added.
He renewed the government’s policy of distancing itself from the developments in the Arab world, saying: “We don’t need anyone’s tutelage.”
Earlier on Wednesday, the speaker had congratulated the Lebanese people on the occasion of the Resistance and Liberation day, which falls on May 25, hoping that this day would stand as an opportunity to maintain the country’s stability and sovereignty.
He said in a statement: “This day should also serve as an opportunity to support the army and provide it with arms in order to allow it to properly preserve sovereignty and security.”
“All arms besides those of the army should be incorporated in a defense strategy,” he added.
“This strategy will serve as a resistance alongside the army in confronting Israeli aggression,” continued the speaker.
“On this occasion, we would like all sides to halt their campaigns against the resistance because we are all in a position of resistance and responsibility in defending our country,” remarked Berri.
Furthermore, he said that this occasion must act as an opportunity for the Lebanese maritime border to be demarcated in order to allow the country to exploit its offshore oil and gas wealth.
Moreover, he noted that the Resistance and Liberation day this year came at a time of great tensions “aimed at dragging Lebanon’s towards strife and spreading the regional unrest to the country.”
“This worrisome reality requires all powers to assume their responsibilities towards maintaining civil peace and preventing the violation of red lines that may lead Lebanon to chaos,” stressed the speaker.
“On this occasion, we would like to also confirm the government policy of distancing itself from regional disputes, which serves Lebanon and the Lebanese,” he continued.
Berri reiterated his call for national dialogue in order to allow the Lebanese to reach an agreement over all pending issues.
On regional disputes, he remarked: “Lebanon should pave the way for peace in Syria and the Syrian crisis should not lead to chaos and strife in Lebanon.”
“Lebanon should serve as a source of strength for its Arab brothers,” he stated.
23 May 2012, 13:55
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"all sides to halt their campaigns against the resistance because we are all in a position of resistance and responsibility in defending our country,”
LOL! resisting maybe but not under the orders of a party sold to the interests of iran! a resistance party that put aside all the others to be the sole master of the south!
if they want to truly support the army they would transfer all their weapons and knowledge to the army!!! and obey the state instead of launching wars without its approval!
23 May 2012, 16:22
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we didn t expect more from a hezbi brainwashed fanatic...keep in your illusions and anti lebanese stances...
23 May 2012, 19:47
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Mowaten. I fully understand the concern of the shiites in the South ( specially).
Because clearly, before the recistance the south was totally unprotected and israel was going in and out at will.
BUT and very important, if Hezb ( or mokawame) would be incorporated in the this would not mean that israel can wipe them out as you are saying. What hinders the army to use the same tactics as hezb. is doing? We have a country, naturally perfect for guerilla warfare. These tactics and the experience of hezb commanders and soldiers could be used to protect Lebanon.
So dont fear your brothers, take a step towards them instead and find that we will be much stronger together.
23 May 2012, 14:57
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This is such unadulterated BS. Now the M8 are calling for supporting the Army after they have done everything they can do to politicize the Army by infusing it with Hezbollah sympathizers. After they have emasculated the Army in growing areas of Beirut, the South and the Bekaa.
The best things that could be done to Support the Lebanese Army are:
1. Disarm Hezbollah and entrust the Army and the ISF as the sole instruments of the State to preserve and defend national sovereignty.
2. Preserve command and control of the army to the elected political leadership of the State.
3. When elements of the Army violate the law, arrest and punish them to the full extent of the law if they are found guilty of the charges by an independent judiciary.
23 May 2012, 15:14
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Since Liberation has been accomplished (to justify a Liberation Day), then go ahead and doo the next logical step.... support the army by handing over your weapons and remove all red lines you put for them.
23 May 2012, 16:33
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The resistance should be integrated in the army as a kind of special fore to fight Israel if needed. So the don't have to hand over their weapons but they should agree to be under the command from the Army ;D
23 May 2012, 16:54
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Please no more red lines. You crossed it when you closed the parliment
23 May 2012, 17:07
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He said during his weekly meeting with lawmakers: “Harming the army is a red line.”
but your allies who you share the government with, thought that attacking fatih el islam was the red line!
23 May 2012, 17:09
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He renewed the government’s policy of distancing itself from the developments in the Arab world, saying: “We don’t need anyone’s tutelage.”
sah el nawm ya ghiwar el tooshi. would you have become a millionaire without the tutelage? the same tutelage that you did not dare to declare that it must leave your country!
23 May 2012, 17:43
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Berri is wise. We all shoudl support him in his endeavor because it's noble.
23 May 2012, 18:08
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Slash! Your profile picture represent fascism.The founder of the Phalanges party got his ideas from Hitler, Mussolini and Franko, after he returned to setup Lebanon's first and last fascistic party. Phalanges also supported Israel during the civil war to murder Palestinians and Lebanese which is totally contradictory to your ideology - Nazism. Also funny how you repeat your self, just like Dr. Mengele - Geagea, Ana ana ana lol. Yalla go and pick a flower and make sure to drink halib before going to sleep:)
23 May 2012, 18:48
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look at the new propaaganda from M8... they are trying to put in people s mind that M14 doesn t support the army!
the majority of akkar are in the army in case you forgot!
23 May 2012, 22:53
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Hi all ... Lebanese brothers!
I'm reading the comments and really hurts me to see so many confrontations between you. Humbly I would give my opinion:
>> My family is from South Lebanon and could really tell atrocities committed by the Israeli army, as it mentions "mowaten". Besides, I could be happy for the liberation of southern Lebanon, and celebrate the Day of Resistance and Liberation, and do so with great pleasure. However I see that some things prior to solve.
It is impossible to deny the relationship between Hezballah, Syria and Iran, because in fact they are public. But the resistance will never see (and talk about their political parties, their clergy and civilians) pointing their guns into the Lebanon, on the contrary I see that they try to resist foreign oppression. But on some occasions this upsets other political factions, and I understand that position.
23 May 2012, 22:54
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I think the problem is not a Lebanese political party or another, but what they cause to civilians, as these political parties are religious parties. Political life is good and is good that citizens get involved, but when this is closely related to religion, the human being begins to manifest as absolute what is relative.
I can also see that many Lebanese civilians as partisan talk itself, and Lebanon would not be without the Lebanese Lebanon .... and Lebanese are all no matter which party sympathize. Political parties try to give their best for the sake of Lebanon, but sometimes are mistaken for a simple reason: They are run by humans, and humans have flaws.
I see in your Avatars on facebook, twitter or other social networks have icons in favor of a political party, or worse against another.
23 May 2012, 22:55
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My symbol is neither a cross or a star or a crescent ... My symbol is the cedar, and when we are all under one banner will learn to be Lebanese to know the reality of the other Lebanese who supports me, my neighbor, the other region to another religion.
The cedar of Lebanon has no religion, the cedar of Lebanon Lebanon loves more than anything else.
Nabi Berri recently won a mention as a figure of Conciliation and Union among the Lebanese for their contributions and speeches, but that as Lebanese dissolves if we fail to find that union.
23 May 2012, 22:55
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The saying that "unity is strength" I propose "to be united we are strong" and Lebanon resurge from the ashes like the phoenix.
I love Lebanon and the Lebanese, but I hate their differences. If we sat down to talk with the willingness to compromise in our stubbornness, let's see what are our similarities than our differences. Then we strengthen our common ground and live as true brothers!
Thanks for your time and warmth to read my humble opinion. Lebanon's is in good health to you and your families, and their flag is the coat of each one of you in difficult times!
