Hizbullah Vows to Expand Defense Capabilities, Warns against Conspiracy
Hizbullah has vowed to continue developing its defense capabilities and warned the ruling majority camp against conspiring against it.
"Whether we agree on a defense strategy with the majority or disagree, this will not change the reality that the resistance will continue to expand its defense capabilities," said Hizbullah international relations officer Nawwaf Mousawi.
Mousawi was also quoted as warning against any attempt to "stab the resistance in the back."
"This measure had been used in the past and failed," Mousawi warned, in reference to the May violence in which Hizbullah took control over most of West Beirut.
He also warned that Hizbullah will not allow any official from reaching top security or military posts "unless the resistance is sure of his loyalty to the nation" and he does not "conspire against the resistance."
Mustaqbal MP Azzam Dandashi hit back, saying: "Such stances are indication that schemes are being prepared to launch new attacks and raids against unarmed civilians in a bid to hamper the birth of the new cabinet and to achieve political gains."