Hezbollah issued a statement on Monday that its secretary general, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, informed Progressive Socialist Party leader MP Walid Jumblatt that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is ready to meet the PSP leader, the statement added.
However, Hezbollah did not specify the date of Jumblatt’s , but OTV reported that the PSP leader will visit Damascus on March 18
According to the statement, Nasrallah has been playing a mediating role between Jumblatt and Assad at the former’s request.
Damascus decided to accept Jumblatt’s visits following his latest statements on Syria, the Resistance and Palestine, the statement said, referring to Jumblatt’s interview on Al-Jazeera television.
The PSP leader told Al-Jazeera on Saturday that he had previously made some inappropriate comments about Assad “in a moment of anger and loss.” In 2007, Jumblatt branded Assad “the dictator of Damascus… a monkey, snake and a butcher, a liar… and a criminal.”
Following the announcement by Hezbollah on Monday , Jumblatt told Al-Manar television that “the page is turned with Syria,” adding that he has a lot to tell Syrian President Bashar al-Assad when the two meet.
Jumblatt expressed gratitude for Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, Speaker Nabih Berri, Lebanese Democratic Party leader Talal Arslan and Tawhid Movement leader Wiam Wahhab’s efforts to make possible his expected visit to Damascus, Al-Manar added.
Folowing his interview with al Manar , Jumblatt discussed with Speaker Nabih Berri over the phone his upcoming trip to Damascus .
Jumblatt whose father , Kamal Jumblatt was assassinated by the Syrian regime is under heavy criticism from within the Druze community and the PSP for being so anxious to visit Syria.
The al Akhbar newspaper reported on Monday that a new group calling itself the “Free Druze” has distributed a statement in the Shouf region of MT Lebanon criticizing Druze leader for “underestimating the minds of fellow Druze citizens.”
“Congratulations on having the blessing of forgetfulness, the blessing of switching policies and moving arms from one shoulder to the other,” added the statement .
The Free Druze group criticized the PSP leader’s “twisted policy.”
“Your twisted policy is no longer a source of confidence,” the statement said
“The mask fell and Socialism is buried. Enough underestimating the minds of the Druze.” The statement added.
“We will not allow you, or your lawmakers or your men to use us to make a fortune in the name of the Druze,” the statement threatened.
HAHAHAHAHA! This guy is hilarious! Always jumping on the winning bandwagon of the moment…Know he is grooming his son to take his place…LEBANESE POILTIANS NEED TO CHANGE THERE WAYS!!!
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its either this or him and bashoor are never gonna reach a solution to their on going tantrum
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I do not like the Syrians period but for Walid the Donkey to lower himself to such sub-human level is not acceptable. I just can’t believe this guy he knows they killed his father and yet he stooped so low and begged them to take him back. What a shame for the Druze community to have such a farce leader. I am glad the Syrians treated him like dirt bag cause he proved to be just that. I don’t care what party you belong too. But you should have stood his ground. I guess he doesn’t belong to the 300 mighty men who fought hizballah and fought many battles to save the Druze community. Walib Bak you’re a disgrace to Lebanon and your community and i hope the syrians detain you as soon as you get there and keep in Mazzah prison where you belong. You should appologize for the 200 some christians whom your followers killed when your father was killed. You didn’t even tell your followers not kill christians yet you kept silent. You never compensated the christians for what you caused them. You’re dirt bag and you always be one. Its shame you still alive..
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leaving the assasination of his father aside, HOW DARE YOU go on about the fact that he didnt compensate the christians when THE DRUZE WERE ALSO BEING SLAUGHTERED AND MASSACRED BY GEAGEA’S FILTHY MILITIA, WHICH TILL TODAY HAVE NOT STOPPED THEIR ‘ZA3RANY’ IN AIN EL RIMMANEH AND SO MANY OTHER PLACES!! stop being a hypocrite and wake up to the fact that DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS with syria means ALL main leaders must reach a stage where the bickering and tension between the 2 countries has ended. and by the way, go learn some english then start typing
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What some politicians say in the morning may change at night .They accuse and call others butchers ,traitors and regret and apologize!!!They declare and attack and promise to fight till the end like great men but alas they do not stand on their feet .They will take any road to get what they want .It s really pathetic!
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I don’t know why I feel the end of Walid Jumblatt is near. Poor soul…at his age instead of keeping his dignity and the dignity of those he represents…He insists to go to Damascus and ask for forgiveness from those who murdered his father. What a farce! If I can guess well the Syrians’ behavior is that they are going to receive him and smile to the cameras with him and the next thing they are going to kill him.
Asta Lavista Walid Beyk!
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Although I agree with all the critics on this page, and I personally don’t like Jumblatt, one has to compliment his tactics. He always makes sure hes not on the losing side. This makes it hard to trust him because the tables could turn any day and he will turn with it.
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To Louay Faour:
All i was saying that Jumblatt knowing the Syrian killed his father allowed the massacre of Christians and let it go. He never appologized to them period. Has he applogigized to them yet? IS that why asking Jumblatt to bring back the displaced? 30 yrs later and they’re still displaced? every militia had blood on their hand and why do you have to bring Geagea in the picture? Or did you forget the Druze killed more than 100 thousands Christians during the Turkish rules of Lebanon.. So maybe its in the past but its not forgotten Louay? So you saying we must kiss Syria hands after they ruled us for over 30 years and destroyed Lebanon infastructre and lebanese society. What did they do for LEbanon during their control? tell me one damn thing? If the came out with harmony between lebanese fine? but all their intentions to divide and destroy? now you’re going to accuse me to be on isreal side to distort facts. But you can’t ignore what the syrian did in Lebanon a still doing? They control still Lebanon land whether you like it or not? anyone wants to kiss as to them is no different from those who are afraid of the isrealis? They’re both our enemies in fact Syria is more enemy of Lebanon than Isreal itself. At least isreal do not go around and mess with Jordan and Egypt but Syria has to control and put its nose in every lebanse affair. Stop being so coward and fight whoever messing with Lebanon whomever it maybe. Walid Beik has not good intentions for the Syrians and you will see in the next years. He is playing his games again until Isreal attacks them and weaken them soon inshallah. Maybe then we can confront isreal instead of having to fight too many fronts. Your days and the Syria days are numbered. Isreal Prime Minister is taking advantage of the weakness of Obama Adminstration since the latter is helpless to do against isreal. Isreal has lots of friends in Congress and Senate and they will be happy to see them destory syria, hizballah and Iran in the process. Isreal will attack soon despite their assurances they won’t unless provoked and they will be attacking before summer ends and Bashar will be hiding with Nasrallah in his gopher bunkers…
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jumblatt, aoun and nassrallah give a new meaning to slimy dirt bags. Not logical what these goons are doing, unless they are executing under the guns of Syria and Iran, a mere “marionettes” action.
Good luck in syria and beware after your return: THE NOOSE IS GETTING TIGHTER!!!!!!!!!!
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Consider this. Which country has a more liberal, modern, geographically distant, regional minority population? Iran or Saudi? When Iran is free it may be more prudent for those who wish to protect Lebanon’s particularism to align with Iran in the long term.
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It is incredible that no matter how dirty, hypocrite and unreasonable Jumblatt gets, the majority of druzes still will follow him and support him no matter what. I guess this is the Druze way of surviving in a region where they are a minority. Look at Israel, the only Arabs allowed in the Israeli army are the Druzes, the Israelis trust that the Druzes will be loyal to the state of Israel (muslims and christians are not allowed). It is just incredible…
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Actually, Muslims and Christians ARE allowed but are not forced. A number do volunteer.
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Unfortunately, the reality of our region sometimes dictates what our politicians and leaders might do. Jumblatt has always switched sides and camps to ensure the survival of his sect, a drop of water in a very uncalm and agressive sea. I am not praising his merits, but one has to stop and think about the consequences of not changing in our world. Walid beik has more things to think about and consider then the “average politician” because after all, he is a leader of an entire religious sect which can not be said about Aoun, Nasrallah or any other Lebanese leaders.
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Constantin, you are a very messed up individual with some serious deep rooted issues in regards to expressing your views. Mentioning that the Druze are the only arabs to be allowed to enter the IDF has nothing to do with this article. If you want to express your racism against the Druze people you should have chosen a suitable arena. I am christian and personally know a lot of druze that fought hard in areas against the jews when the IDF invaded in the 80′S when christians were allied with the jews & some muslims were employed by the Mussad as spies, so please either address your comments in relation to the articles or please refrain from commenting all together.
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I also would like to add something to Tarie Al Fanarie, its people like you and Constantin that are stalling any kind of development in Lebanon. Hanging on to the past and using every opportunity to remind people of past horrible atrocities that I’m sure everyone is trying to forget, just so you can satisfy your own racist and narrow mined opinion does not help. How can Lebanon move forward if people like you always look back! Besides why on earth would you bring up what happened between the Druze and Christians under Turkish rule in your earlier comment???? Its like a Muslim bringing up what we the Christians did during the Crusades when our ancestors murdered thousands of innocent people just because they didn’t wish to convert to Christians, I think your comments are very racially driven and not properly thought through. Lebanon is a born again country given a second chance at a fresh new life. People like you are stalling this new life from maturing so I urge you either write something that is productive to the growth of our beloved Country or move to Cypress.
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Tabet, I was just stating facts nothing more and I certainly am not racist. You cannot live in Lebanon and the Middle East and be a minority and be racist, it does not work.
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Oh one more thing, I am entitled to my opinion as much as you’re entitled to yours Tabet. If you don’t like what say it’s fine with me, but don’t call me names that I do not accept or deserve. Let’s keep this discussion civilized and democratic.
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To Tabet who like Louay trying to distort what i said in my earlier message. I said Jumblatt went so much out of his way to appease the syrians who killed his father. yet he hardly compensated or stopped his followers at least from slaughtering 200 christians.. did he ever applogize to them? or compensated them? why did he not stop the massacre while he knew who was the killers was in the first place. After all he was killed after he passed the syrian roadblocks. Then all of sudden people start bringing up Geagea and everybody else. that’s why i brought the Turkish time too.
I have nothing against the Druse. I love them very much and applaude them and i support their community.
so knock it off all of you who didn’t understand my message in the first place. Walid is killing his own people by whatever he is doing. anyone who follows him has no dignity period.
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Jumblatt should find something better and useful to do. He and his family has experienced enough humiliation. It is SICK
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There is nothing more useful than what the man(jumblatt)is doing.Establishing peace ,reconciliation unity and new relation with our neighboring Syria.He has the guts and courage to do so.He deserve high honer and respect.It is honer to forgive some one who cause harm to you.
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I’m amazed how every one of you is so worried why Walid is going to Syria.Have you not noticed yet that ALL dogs go to Syria and come back with a bone.As long as we have dogs like him ruling Lebanon it will never be a normal country..
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The worry is not about Walid or who ever go to Syria,it is about those who fake as if they want peace and yet reject the man who seek peace and reconciliation.
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walid jumblatt is not the first or the last dog in lebanon that will go to syria for a bone .
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Since I’m Pakistani I don’t know too much about Lebanese Politics, but I know for a fact that this guy (Jumblatt) is one of the idiots who are selling Lebanon to Syria. Where’s your patriotism? do you think Syria actually cares about Lebanon? no they are just using you and you need to realize that if you want to stop Syrian influence in Lebanon.
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Also at Tabet, these people who you say are stalling development are the real patriots who want to see Lebanon propsper while making sure it is not controlled or influenced by any foreign state. killings happen on all sides or did you forget about how the palestinians murdered many Lebanese christians and how in retaliation lebanese christians also killed palestinians. Enough is Enough Lebanon deserves freedom not terrorist groups like Hezbollah or sell-outs like Jumblatt.
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No need to relate your self to foreign country . Be proud of your real Lebanese identity regardless what are your views and our deference.You still Lebanese and god bless you.
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I think he’s doing it because he doesn’t want his heir to end up like Pierre Gemayel Jr.
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Do you really believe that the course of action each politician takes today or tomorrow means anything to you,to me,or to anyone. Politicians don’t normally have friends nor enemies, what they have is a common interest to survive, and that what is Jumblatt doing.
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It shocks me that the leaders in lebanon play the same games generation after generation, and the PEOPLE still argue over historical secterian differences.
“ya zaman el 3lmaniyeh, mata bshofak la ten2al bilebnein”!
tozz ala kil el zou3ama
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Khaled, thank you for your interest in Lebanese politics but if I were you I would probably concentrate more on Pakistani politics instead, god knows your political system and current corrupt government needs all the help it can get. At any event what you wrote to me really didn’t really make much sense anyway???
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Tabit: This guy pretends to be Pakistani .He smears their name.Pakistanis are not stupid to give such a dummy comment.They are smart and never interfere in Lebanon’s business.They care less what goes on in Lebanon,cos they have their own problem.by analyzing his words you’ll see he is not.(my opinion)
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It is a shame for one to read many comments full of improper ‘name calling’-If one disagrees with anything a person does or says,one
should use proper polite,but firm
expressions-An old saying-Wise men
live, learn & change their minds,
but fools never………………
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