Hizbullah Launches Electoral Campaign in Batroun
Hizbullah on Wednesday launched its electoral campaign in Batroun at a public rally attended by minority candidates in the district, Telecoms Minister Gebran Bassil and Amal Movement representative in the north Samir Salameh.
"This is not the first time we meet with you, nor will it be the last because we belong to the same area. We supported each other during the most difficult times and so it will not be difficult to support each other in the elections," Bassil said.
He added that the minority”s agenda is to "regain (Lebanon”s) dignity, which is not for sale. The resistance … has paid its dues and no one can touch it."
For his part candidate Fayeq Younis said the "resistance came into existence to protect this land and its honor."