Lebanon on National Mourning Over Gaza, Donates 1 Million in Aid
The Lebanese cabinet on Tuesday approved a one Million dollar immediate relief aid to victims of the Israeli aggression on Gaza and called for speeding up efforts to hold an extraordinary Arab summit conference.
Information Minister Tareq Mitri told reporters after the session that was presided over by President Michel Suleiman the Lebanese Government also "denounces the Israeli aggression on Gaza and holds Israeli responsible for the tragedy."
The government called for "immediate and non-conditional cease fire and lifting of the blockade imposed on Gaza," Mitri said.
It declared Wednesday a "day of national mourning … in solidarity with Gaza."
He said President Suleiman briefed the cabinet that convened at the Baabda Palace on his initial approval to take part in the proposed summit, hoping it would be the "summit of Arab solidarity."