Hizbullah's second-in-command Sheikh Naim Qassem has set three conditions for the “speedy success” of the national dialogue to be re-launched next Tuesday.
1- Participants should unanimously agree that Israel is the only enemy.
2- They should be convinced of building a capable, just, well-balanced, strong and clean state which would put an end to all sort of corruption and promote equality among all citizens.
3- The goal should be to provide the necessary elements needed to liberate the land as well as ensuring the defense of Lebanon through the defense strategy. [Naharnet]
The goal of the national dialog sessions is to find the best option for Lebanon in terms of defence strategy.
Q: Is Hizballah's armed wing [in its present form and outside the command of the army and the state] an advantage or liability to the country?
The representatives of the 14 political groups will have on their hands the enormous responsibility of deciding for the well being of all Lebanese. Are these men up to the challenge? Time will tell.
Lebanon has begun preparations for the Sept. 16 dialogue , this time with a rectangular and not roundtable setting for the participants of the 14 political groups in an effort to resolve deep differences, particularly over the defense strategy.
National dialogue, which was first launched in March 2006, was interrupted following Israel's war on Lebanon in July-August the same year. [Naharnet]
