Sheikh Abdel Amir Qabalan, Vice President of Lebanon's Higher Shiite Council, labeled Thursday a government decision against Hezbollah's communication network a "crime."
"It was a scheme to sow discord and facilitate Israel's work," said Qabalan following the council's meeting on Thursday afternoon, adding that "the only solution to end unrest in Lebanon is for the government to back down from its decisions."
Tension between the government and Hezbollah rose sharply on Tuesday when the Lebanese cabinet said the group's communications network was illegal and a danger to state security and decided to remove airport security chief Brig. Gen. Wafiq Shqeir over his alleged links to Hezbollah.
"This step is aimed at uncovering the security of the resistance commanders, to be targeted by Israel and eliminated," Qabalan said.
High tension between supporters of opposition and majority evolved into violence Wednesday, with explosions and gunfire sweeping across the capital, leaving at least eight people wounded.
Protesters overturned garbage containers and set them ablaze, blocking the main bridge to the airport by cement barricades.
The clashes spread Thursday to the Bekaa region, where two people were wounded.
Lebanon is currently facing the most serious political deadlock since the end of the 1975-1990 civil war. For the first time in its history, the presidential seat has been vacant since Nov. 24 of 2007 when former President Emile Lahoud stepped down.
The presidency deadlock deepened the Lebanese political crisis as fears are mounting that failure in reaching a deal on the presidential candidate could result in more violence in the country.
Source: Xinhua
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