Lebanon to Move Against Terrorists as Nation Observes Day of Mourning for Tripoli Blast Victims
Lebanon”s Higher Defense Council is expected to meet later Thursday to take actions against terrorist attacks as the nation observes a day of mourning after a massive bombing in the northern city of Tripoli killed 14 people.
Prime Minister Fouad Saniora has declared Thursday a day of mourning across the country in honor of those killed in the Tripoli tragedy which also wounded at least 40 others.
The daily An Nahar said President Michel Suleiman will preside over the Higher Defense Council meeting upon arrival from Damascus later Thursday, ending a two-day official visit during which Syria and Lebanon agreed to establish diplomatic ties and exchange ambassadors for the first time since independence about 60 years ago.
As Safir newspaper said, however, the meeting would take place at 7 pm Thursday.
According to information obtained by An Nahar, the Higher Defense Council is "bent on undertaking measures to confront this terrorist threat in an effort to beef up security and confront a possible scheme to shake security."