Kataeb respond to Hezbollah statement
Hizbullah on Sunday considered the Phalange party in dire need for speeches proving to Christian allies that it exists and accused Former President Amin Gemayel of agitating university students to reject the party in Christian areas of Lebanon.
It held Phalange leader Gemayel responsible for recent university incidents by "provoking and militarizing the street against the resistance."
"Provocative speeches and harmful statements were issued against the resistance and its supporters, we went back to hear statements such as, “beware you are at the eastern not the western part of Beirut,” and “no place here for Hizbullah and its supporters.” Moreover, our political and religious symbols were attacked," Hizbullah said in a statement.
"We tell all fanatics: Your future would not be better than your present," the statement concluded.
The Phalange party snapped back in its own statement.
"They say we are warmongers, where did they read that? Was it in (Gemayel”s) statement in which he said defense strategy is through a strategy of peace and not war? Where did they read fanaticism? Was it in saying we abhor extremism and fanaticism through civilized establishments and exchanged respect? If you are ready for all these sacrifices, why don”t we unite? Are the concepts of unity and peace attacked now in Lebanon?"
The Phalange statement concluded by welcoming "past partners among us" if they desire.