The referral of the complaint against Ambassador Nada Hamadeh Moawad to the military court is unacceptable, and constitutes a dangerous precedent that undermines the independence of diplomatic work. Lebanese diplomacy must not be subject to political calculations. What is required is protecting institutions, not intimidating them.
Lebanese diplomacy must not be subjected to political calculations
In 2005, the explosives truck was not stopped, and the result was the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. We will not ask about the destination of explosives transported by Hezbollah elements; the more likely scenario is a wave of assassinations as between 2004 and 2008. Delaying the implementation of decisions and law enforcement is what constitutes a danger to civil peace. The state must immediately begin dismantling Hezbollah's military and security structure before we all pay the price of terrorism again.
Lebanon faces a historic opportunity to build a sovereign and independent state
Gemayel considered that referring the ambassador's file to the military court constitutes a dangerous precedent.
The Egyptian ambassador paid a visit to Gemayel as part of consolidating Lebanese-Egyptian relations. The visit falls within efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation between Leb…