Hezbollah and Phalange Pass the Blame
Hezbollah blamed Phalange for recent incidents at Lebanese universities. Students have been speaking out against Hezbollah and its supporters, saying that there is no place for them in their universities. Hezbollah spoke out against these incidents calling for less hatred, and instead acceptance of one’s “brethren.” In Hezbollah’s statement on Sunday they sent a message “to all extremists regardless of whatever sect they belong to: your future won’t be any better from your present.” Hezbollah spoke out strongly against these dissenters, but the Phalange party responded to the statement with confusion. They released their own statement questioning where Hezbollah received information that they ever spoke out against peace.
Such accusations are very unhealthy for the nation’s future. If they expect to move forward, there needs to be an understanding and compromise between these internal groups. Many see Hezbollah as a terrorist organization, but they have become a major power within the country. As such they have the ability to call into question the legitimacy and validity of other groups. The Lebanese government must work to get these various groups and sects under control or suffer continuous internal conflict.
Samantha Foley
