MP Jumblatt: Drama in North Lebanon will lead to disaster
MP Walid Jumblatt, head of the Democratic Gathering bloc, called on all residents of Tripoli and North Lebanon to be patient and not to fall into the trap of sectarian fighting, which can only result in disaster.
“Tripoli and North Lebanon were always the frontline in defense for Lebanon’s independence and for Arabism. The whole region was united behind the Lebanese army in the battle of Nahr al-Bared against fanaticism and extremism,” Jumblatt said.
He also noted that any dramatic security developments in Bab al-Tabbaneh and Jabal Mohsen will lead the region toward extremism rather than moderation, and violence rather than stability.