Aoun accuses Hariri over Naturalization of Palestinians

MP Saad Hariri hit back at accusations by Free Patriotic Movement leader Gen. Michel Aoun that former Premier Rafik Hariri had supported the naturalization of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon.

 

Aoun, in an interview with Iran”s Press TV, backed his claim by presenting a document allegedly signed by Hariri and dating back to the year 2000.

 

The document charged that Hariri backed a plan to naturalize Palestinian refugees in Lebanon as a choice to be taken in return for calling off Lebanon”s international debts.

 

A statement by Hariri”s office attacked Aoun, saying his claim is “false” and that the document “is fabricated by Syrian intelligence.”