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HOT NEWS for 26/5/2000 (Go to News Archive to browse previous news)

 

  • The International implementation of the Resolution 425 had not yet begun, this does not mean a shortening from the United Nations, but, it is due to the speedy Israeli withdrawal that meant many goals, one of which was to confuse the Security Council. The Latter will hold its Session after the Delegate, Terry Larsen's arrival from his tour to Lebanon, Syria, and Israel, setting a one-page report about the necessary preparations to implement the International Resolution and the offered assurances to the UNIFIL.


  • The Implementation starts by the following steps:

  1. Checking of the comprehensive Israeli withdrawal through photos taken from the sky,

  2. Fixing colored barrels at the borders,

  3. Increasing the number of the International troops,

  4. Spreading them,

  5. Then, the Lebanese Army's support in such spreading.


  • Larsen inquired of the extent of the Lebanese cooperation, and their reply was that such cooperation is firm, and its evident is revealed on the recent strengthening of the Security Forces and the Police Stations in the liberated district. The Lebanese side requested him to work on setting free those arrested in the Israeli prisons. He replied that he will ask the Israeli side of such, and of maps for the mines locations in the South so that they'll be removed by the International Forces.


  • According to diplomatic sources, the French President, Jack Chirac, soak with the Israeli Government for a partial withdrawal from Shebaa Farms in accordance with the International maps. The blasting of one of the biggest locations there, by the Israeli Troops, was the result.


  • President of the Republic, Emile Lahhoud, stressed on the Lebanese readiness to help the United Nations, keeping his right in Shebaa Farms. He said that the state is present on the security level, and the construction action started within the available capacities. The President drew the attention towards the fact that the Government studies the timing for the Army's spread, watching the security situation after having sent intensive support of the Security Forces (Gendarmes). He indicated that everything remains under threaten unless the withdrawal is comprehensive according to the maps of the year 1923, liberating Shebaa Farms in addition to those arrested in the Israeli prisons. Lahhoud warned of the Palestinian Refugees issue, which is considered as a timed bomb if it reached no solution.


  • The Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Farouk Sharaa, insisted on opposing any escalation in the South, and described Hizbollah's behavior as wise. He said that the Israeli withdrawal is a victory to Lebanon, the Resistance, and the Arabs.


  • The Chief of Beirut Stock Market, Boursa, Fadi Khalaf, expected a positive reflection on the Boursa. But, some big Lebanese Money Dealers explained that the shares and interests need more time to show, especially after the end of the elections.

 

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