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Fayyad says Lebanese leadership has 'abandoned its people'

From Naharnet · () English

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  • Hezbollah MP Ali Fayyad accused the Lebanese leadership of abandoning its people.
  • Fayyad stated the leadership is indifferent to the suffering caused by Israeli actions.
  • He described the ruling authority as corrupt and persistent in its failed choices despite internal and external criticism.

Hezbollah MP Ali Fayyad has sharply criticized the Lebanese leadership, accusing them of abandoning their citizens and remaining indifferent to their suffering. Fayyad specifically pointed to the impact of Israeli actions, stating the leadership is unconcerned with the "crimes committed against them by the Israelis."

Fayyad further characterized the current ruling authority as deeply corrupt. He asserted that the leadership is stubbornly adhering to its failed policies and decisions, even in the face of widespread criticism. This criticism, he noted, comes not only from abroad but also from within Lebanon, and even from the leadership's own allies.

has abandoned its people, indifferent to their suffering and the extent of the crimes committed against them by the Israelis.

โ€” MP Ali FayyadCharging that the Lebanese leadership has abandoned its people.

The MP's strong condemnation reflects deep divisions and dissatisfaction within Lebanon regarding the government's handling of national crises, including the ongoing tensions with Israel and internal economic and political instability. The Hezbollah lawmaker's statement underscores the severe political and social challenges facing the country.

This ruling authority seems to have become corrupt and is persisting in its choices despite all the failures and despite all the advice and criticism directed at it from abroad and within, even from its allies.

โ€” MP Ali FayyadDescribing the current ruling authority in Lebanon.
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