According to the english section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency, Ibrahim al-Musawi, a Lebanese parliament member from Hezbollah’s faction, told Al Jazeera Qatar that everyone in Lebanon must maintain the highest level of awareness.
Referring to the issue of weapons, he said: “We agree on the monopoly of arms held by the state, but disarmament is a separate matter.”
Al-musawi responded to Israeli threats noting: “Wiht what logic would we take Lebanon’s power away when Netanyahu speaks openly about ‘Greater Israel’?”
He added: “If the government claims external pressure as an excuse, it must also consider internal pressures it faces regarding this issue.”
Al-Musawi stressed that defense matters should be addressed internally within Lebanon and not dictated by foreign orders.
He affirmed that Hezbollah remains a cooperative and constructive group ready for any dialog with the government.
Concluding his remarks, al-Musawi stated: “Israel has not fulfilled any of its commitments and none of the guarantor parties have taken action.”
The Deputy Prime Minister of Lebanon and Resistance Disarmament
Tarek Metri, Lebanon’s Deputy Prime Minister, also told Al Jazeera that Lebanon must avoid language of destruction, threats, and intimidation.
Metri stressed: “All ministers agree on the principle that weapons must be exclusively held by the state; however, disagreement lies in how to realize this matter.”
Highlighting domestic calm as essential for Lebanon’s stability he said: “We seek to preserve internal peace; no one desires conflict with the army.”
Criticizing political tensions further he stated: “Instead of political quarrels we should discuss how to deter Israel and avoid internal strife.”
The deputy prime minister explained his government’s decision-making process about arms monopoly reporting: “The army will submit its report on plans for exclusive state armament within two weeks.”
He continued: “There is still time to consider how such plans can be implemented effectively under government management.”
Merti ended by acknowledging existing challenges saying: “We face both domestic and external difficulties but must pursue a path of wisdom.”
It is notable that recently Beirut adopted an American-backed decision targeting resistance weapons. This move provoked a strong reaction from Hezbollah’s Secretary-general.
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