AlMur BEIRUT, Oct 28 (KUNA) -- The army is for protection of the country and it would not be used against anyone inside the country, said Lebanon's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Elias AlMur on Friday. | I guess he's a Syrian appointment as well |
This came in a statement to reporters following a security meeting chairded by Prime Minister Fuad Al-Siniora and attended by Lebanese security officials designated for discussing steps taken by the army in Bekaa.
"The army is for the protection of the country and to counter rioters and those disturbing national security, and not to be used against any group inside the country," he stressed. AlMur went on to say, "Palestinians living in camps were invited by Lebanon years ago, and this policy will continue and greater activities on the social and humanitarian levels will take place so as to improve their living conditions." He ruled out the possibility of eruptioon of any conflict between army forces and any Palestinian organization, adding that Palestinians in these camps are regarded as brothers.
Lebanese army had set up a military siege around a location used by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) and other sites in western Bekaa after a civilian army employee was shot dead three days ago. | Perhaps the Army has different ideas about brotherhood than the government |
A Lebanese-Palestinian committee is expected to launch deliberations to regulate armament in Lebanon. |