Lebanon
Press Headlines
Annahar
- Berri threatens to 'reveal everything' before the end of February if
things remain unchanged.
- Aoun reiterates his full commitment to approving the Hariri tribunal
in the parliament.
- Chirac warns against the 'dangerous slide' to chaos if the Lebanese
do not unify their ranks.
- Europe confirms failure of the 'stick and carrot' policy with Syria.
- Hezbollah says any talk about compromises in Lebanon is merely
decorative, not factual.
Assafir
- Chirac: Factors available in Lebanon for a dangerous slide
to the abyss.
- Abdullah and Assad: For the tribunal ... with amendments
unanimously approved by the Lebanese.
- Defense Minster Murr says would resign if not given the
authority to restructure security agencies.
Al-Anwar
- Hoss talks about his visit to Saudi Arabia and Damascus,
says bilateral meetings necessary.
- Delegation from Aoun's paramilitary bloc visits Berri, says
consensus nearing.
Al-Mustaqbal
- Jumblat awaiting the 'devastating translation' of the
Assad-Nijad meeting.
- Cabinet to request today the extension of the Hariri probe
commission.
- Hezbollah and allies continue announcing their intent to
move on to civil disobedience and further tension.
- Saudi Arabia for unity among the Lebanese, Egypt and the
Summit follow up committee holds to Arab initiative, and Teheran confirms its alliance
with Damascus.
Ad-Diyar
- Berri unable to keep silent anymore, and will declare facts
to the public opinion.
- Civil disobedience a probable step for the opposition, and
Siniora is struck with horror.
- Hoss tour enters the framework of the Saudi formula for
solving Lebanon's crisis.
Al-Balad
- Hezbollah considers placing the tribunal under 'Chapter 7' a
US option to ignite civil war.
- Jumblat waiting for the Syrian-Iranian 'operation order' to
the opposition.
- Government and tribunal at the mercy of maneuvers.
- Chirac: Factors for Lebanon to slide to the abyss are
strongly present.
Al-Liwa
- Crisis enters the days of difficult choices ...Sliding to
the abyss or 'courageous compromises'
- Opposition torn between optimism and pessimism.
- Civil disobedience includes calling civil servants to
paralyze public administrations.
Al-Akhbar
- Opposition warns against failure of Arab initiative and does
not exclude resorting to civil disobedience.
Al-Hayat
- Hoss to Al-Hayat: Assad doesn't in principle reject the
tribunal... but objects to some clauses.
- Setback to optimism after hinting at civil disobedience.
- Hariri not seeking revenge. Jumblat criticizes Nasrallah.
Al-Siyassa
- Jumblat: Assad's picture in Teheran reminds of undertakers.
- Opposition closes the door to dialogue and threatens of
escalatory steps including civil disobedience.
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