Hariri for Sunni-Alawite Reconciliation in Tripoli
Mustaqbal Movement leader Saad Hariri has stretched a hand to Sunni-Alawite reconciliation in the northern city of Tripoli and warned against a "serious catastrophe" if the May attacks by Hizbullah in Beirut renewed.
Hariri made the remarks in an address to guests of an iftar banquet at his Beirut residence on Wednesday evening.
Hariri said he is prepared to "support any reconciliation in Tripoli and the north … including meeting any Sunni or Alawite personality from Tripoli to accomplish this reconciliation and fold this file."
"We have no problems with the Alawites," Hariri declared, recalling that the violence in Tripoli did not break out before the May attack by Hizbullah in Beirut.
"What has happened since the assassination of (ex-Premier) Rafik Hariri targeted the Mustaqbal Movement and this leadership that represent moderation and true Arab belonging," Hariri said.
"What hurts us is that the parties that had backed the Syrian regime also defended the Rafik Hariri killers … these parties should realize that all states surrounding us are carrying out their agendas by shedding Lebanese blood," he added.
"Repeating the May 7 attacks would lead to a serious catastrophe that targets all," Hariri warned.