Lebanon First Bloc Rejects Israeli Attempts to Amend 1701
Lebanon First parliamentary bloc met premier-designate Saad Hariri on Wednesday and insisted on the need for all political sides to continue to adhere to appeasing tones and facilitate the formation of the government.
In a statement after the meeting, the bloc praised Hariri”s "persistent and calm efforts and his openness to all the political makings" of Lebanon to achieve his task.
The bloc also "completely" rejected Israel”s attempts to amend U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701. It condemned Israel”s "repeated violations, which constitute an act of aggression against both the Lebanese sovereignty and UNIFIL."