Hizbullah Will Take Part in Cabinet, Denying Reports that Say Otherwise
Hizbullah official Nawwaf Mousawi denied reports that the party planned to give up its share in the new government in favor of its allies.
Musawi was responding to a report carried by the Central News Agency (CAN) on Thursday saying Hizbullah”s Shoura Council has decided not to take part in the next Cabinet.
He stressed that Hizbullah is for "real and effective participation" in the new government of national unity.
CAN, citing sources close to the Opposition, said Hizbullah”s decision not to participate in the government was to guarantee a larger measure of freedom of movement and reduce the pressure
The report cited sources close to the opposition as saying that the party”s decision to stay out of the government was aimed at avoiding any pressure on it with regards to implementation of U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701.