Muammar Gaddafi’s Son Revealed Information About The Disappearance Of Lebanese Imam Mousa Al-Sadr

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by the961.com -- Miguel Hadchity -- Hannibal Gaddafi, the son of the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, revealed information about the disappearance of Imam Mousa Al-Sadr in August 1978 as well as the details of his detention in Lebanon. In a message to Al-Arabiya Al-Hadath, he said: “I am a hostage of a political arrest, blackmail, and a politicized decision to detain me.” Hannibal Gaddafi revealed that Muammar Gaddafi, who was in Sirte, a Libyan city at the time, did not meet with Imam Mousa Al-Sadr. He indicated that the former Libyan Prime Minister, Abd al-Salam Jalloud, was responsible for the Lebanese file during al-Sadr’s disappearance. He shared that Jalloud welcomed al-Sadr in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, before al-Sadr’s disappearance, adding that he has no other information to provide about the disappearance. Mousa Al-Sadr was reportedly believed that he had disappeared in Libya, however, Gaddafi stressed that he “disappeared in Rome, and Abdel Salam Jalloud met him before his disappearance.”

Regarding the details of his arrest, Gaddafi explained, “They kidnapped me from inside Syria, forced me into Lebanon through an illegal crossing, and arbitrarily detained me in the prison of the Information Branch of the Lebanese Internal Security Forces.” He believed that there was a coordination between the kidnappers and those officially working for the Lebanese state. He said: “Hassan Al-Shami visited me in my prison and said that he was a judge investigating the disappearance of Mousa Al-Sadr. Al-Shami took notes, and then went out to the media and attributed to me statements that I did not say.” Gaddafi continued, “The Amal movement fought in Lebanon with arms and ammunition from the Libyan money, and any bullet fired by the Amal movement towards Israel from Lebanon had the signature of [Muammar] Gaddafi.” He now called for a special investigation committee from the Lebanese Parliament and a public trial before the international community. He asked that the Amal movement announces its position and that Sistani and Muqtada al-Sadr determine their position on what is being done against him in the name of the Shiites.

Minister Sejaan Azzi: المسيحيّون الضحيّة والأزمةُ سياسيّة

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الّذين حَضروا مؤتمرَ الطائف سنةَ 1989 اتّفقوا على لبنانَ وطنًا نهائيًّا وليس على الطائفِ دستورًا نهائيّا. هذا يعني وجوبَ احترامِ الطائف لئلّا يُصبحَ تغييرُه مُستَوجَبًا. وهذا يعني أيضًا وجوبَ الاعترافِ بلبنانَ وطنًا نهائيًّا لئلّا تَنبُتَ حواضرُ لبنانيةٌ ومدائنُ كما كانت الحالُ منذ الفينيقيّين حتى المتصرفيّة... جُرمٌ شنيعٌ أنَّ هذا الوطنَ، لبنانَ الكبير، وقد انبَثقَ أساسًا من نضالِ البطريركيّةِ المارونيّةِ، يَتعرّضُ اليومَ للسقوطِ بتغطيةِ مسؤولِين موارِنة. صَنعت البطريركيّةُ المارونيّةُ هذا الوطنَ من أجلِ شعبٍ، ويُدمِّرُه موارنةٌ طارئون من أجلِ شخص. هؤلاءِ الموارنةُ يتواطأُون مع مُكوّناتٍ لبنانيّةٍ اعترفَت نهائيًّا بأوطانٍ أخرى وسَجَدَت لدساتيرِها، وراحَت تَسعى إلى السيطرةِ على لبنان من دون الاعترافِ به بقَصْدِ تغييرِ الطائف وتجييرِ لبنان إلى تلك الأوطان.

تجاه خطورةِ هذا الواقع، تُصبح التفسيراتُ الدستوريّةُ بشأنِ مَن يتولّى الشرعيّةَ في حالِ حصولِ شغورٍ رئاسيٍّ لزومَ ما لا يَلزَم. الدستورُ واضحٌ ويَنصُّ على انتقالِ صلاحيّاتِ رئيسِ الجُمهوريّةِ إلى مجلسِ الوزراء، وأيُّ تفسيرٍ آخَر مناقِضٌ للدستور. الإشكاليّةُ هذه المرّةَ، أنَّ الحكومةَ الحاليّةَ مستقيلةٌ، وبالكادِ تُصرِّفُ أعمالَها وتَفُكُّ الاشتباكاتِ الناشبةَ بين وزرائِها، فكيف لها أن تَتولّى جميعَ سلطاتِ الجمهوريّةِ وتَتّخذَ القراراتِ المصيريّةَ الدستوريّةَ والسياسيّةَ والإصلاحيّةَ وتكونَ المحاوِرَ الشرعيَّ الوحيدَ باسمِ لبنان مع العالم؟ لذلك ناشدْنا، بكلِّ محبّةٍ واحترام، رئيسَ الحكومةِ المستقيلَ والمستقيلةِ، المهندس نجيب ميقاتي، تشكيلَ حكومةٍ جامعةٍ توحي بالثقة وتكونُ بمثابةِ مجلسٍ رئاسيٍّ، فيُسقِطُ بذلك جميعَ الفذْلكات العشوائيّةِ المحيطةِ بانتقالِ السلطةِ طبيعيًّا إلى مجلسِ الوزراء بعد الشغورِ الرئاسي. إنَّ عدمَ تأليفِ حكومةٍ جديدةٍ يُخالف منطوقَ اتفاقِ الطائف ويُحلِّلُ للمتربِّصين به شرًّا الطعنَ به، ويفَتحُ البابَ أمامَ اجتهاداتٍ دستوريّةٍ "غِبِّ الطلَب" تُشكِّكُ بمبدئيّةِ انتقالِ سلطةِ رئيسِ الجُمهوريّةِ إلى الحكومة. نحن بحاجةٍ إلى جهودٍ لتأليفِ حكومةٍ جديدةٍ عن بَكْرةِ أبيها، لا إلى اجتهادات تُثبِّتُ حكومةً مستقيلةً.

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Jordan Clarkson-led Gilas falls to Lebanon in Fiba fourth window

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by By: Denison Rey A. Dalupang -- sports.inquirer.net -- MANILA, Philippines—Playing with zest and vengeance all night long, the Philippines on Friday morning faltered late against Lebanon, 85-81, in the Fiba World cup Asian Qualifiers in Beirut. The Nationals had no answer against Wael Arakji, who came through in the most critical of moments at Nouhad Nawfal Sports Complex. The Asia Cup Most Valuable player hit the Cedars’ last seven points to frustrate Gilas’ payback bid anchored on the all-around brilliance of Utah Jazz star Jordan Clarkson. Arakji hit two pressure-packed free throws inside the final minute to break a 78-all deadlock before sinking a tough, corner triple over the NBA star that put the hosts up 83-78 with 18.3 seconds remaining.

The most efficient player during the continental showcase went on to hit another pair of freebies to cap a 24-point job and give Lebanon its sixth victory in seven outings in the showcase. Clarkson finished with 27 points, six rebounds, and seven assists in what looked like Gilas’ first major win in the tournament being used as an evaluation phase for the global showcase next year here.

The scores:

LEBANON 85 – Arakji 24, Saoud 17, Haidar 10, Gyokchan 9, Zeinoun 7, Arledge 6, Chamoun 3, Mansour 3, Ezzedine 3, Mezher 3.

PHILIPPINES 81 – Clarkson 27, Ramos 18, Aguilar 11, Sotto 10, Thompson 4, Newsome 3, K. Ravena 3, Malonzo 3, T. Ravena 2, Tamayo 0, Parks 0, Oftana 0.

Quarters: 22-25, 49-47, 68-63, 85-81. Read more: https://sports.inquirer.net/474904/jordan-clarkson-led-gilas-falls-to-lebanon-in-fiba-fourth-window#ixzz7d2Gbbkie Follow us: @inquirerdotnet on Twitter | inquirerdotnet on Facebook

Saudi dissident threatens kingdom's Lebanon embassy

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by gulfnews.com -- Khitam Al Amir, Chief News Editor -- Dubai: An audio-recorded threat from a Saudi dissident to attack the kingdom’s embassy in Beirut has put Lebanese forces on high alert, local media reported on Wednesday. In the recording, Ali Hashem, who lives in Beirut’s southern suburbs, says: “If anything happens to any member of my family, no employee at the Saudi embassy will remain alive... I will annihilate everyone in the Saudi embassy, everyone who is related to the Saudi embassy.” Lebanese Minister of Interior Bassam Mawlawi, who is also the head of the Central Internal Security Council, called on Internal Security Forces to investigate and arrest those who are involved. He ordered the matter dealt with as quickly as possible. Mawlawi also called on the General Directorate of Public Security to notify him of the movement of those found to be involved in and out of Lebanon, stressing that “this statement comes in the interest of Lebanon, its security and safety as well as its good relations with brotherly countries, especially Saudi Arabia.”

Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Walid Al Bukhari said in a tweet: “Terrorism is the offspring of extremism. Its roots and seeds begin feed on the frustrated mind.” Al Bukhari retweeted Lebanese politicians and analysts warning of threats targeting the Saudi embassy. They called on the Lebanese security services to secure and protect the embassy and take the necessary measures to verify the seriousness of such threats. Lebanese MP Fouad Makhzoumi meanwhile warned that “the circulated reports about a terrorist action against the Saudi embassy require the alertness of security agencies and an immediate action to follow up on the matter and verify the accuracy of the information in order to avoid a human catastrophe.” “The person threatening is known by name and identity and the efforts of all security agencies must be unified to arrest him,” Makhzoumi added.

LEBANESE ARMY RECEIVES 150 HUMVEES DONATED BY US AUTHORITIES

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NNA - The Lebanese Army Command on Wednesday announced in a statement that the logistic brigade has received 150 Humvees through Beirut Port as a donation from the US authorities. This donation is a part of the US aid programs allocated to the Lebanese Army.

To discuss two formations of Lebanon Government between Aoun and Miqati today

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by trenddetail.com -- (translated from arabic) Attempts to impose a “new government” through new decrees have suggested the predominance of serious efforts over the turbulent movement against the Free Patriotic Movement and its leadership, according to what was indicated by the “brigade” in its issue last Monday. From this angle, and in parallel with the revitalization of international and regional efforts to reach an understanding on a new President of the Republic, Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati will visit Baabda Palace, and President Michel Aoun will meet to discuss the government file, from the angle of the 24 ministers he submitted to the President of the Republic on June 29, and the amendments Required, or to disregard any change, as well as looking into the possibility of forming a government of 30 ministers, adding 6 ministers of state to the current government, in terms of numbers. Yesterday, visitors to Baabda conveyed the president’s desire to form a new government in agreement with the designated prime minister in accordance with the rules of the constitution and national partnership, and to give the opportunity to discuss to reach a practical understanding.

Well-informed political sources pointed out to the “Liwaa” that the morning meeting between the President of the Republic and the designated president will continue the discussion of the government file, without meaning that the decision is approaching. She confirmed that Presidents Aoun and Mikati will google the formation without knowing whether the points of disagreement have been reduced in terms of the President of the Republic’s approval of replacing the Minister of Economy and Minister of Energy. On the other hand, former MP Walid Jumblatt refused to nominate any Druze candidate as an alternative to the Minister of the Displaced, Essam Sharaf al-Din.

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