Hezbollah insists on forming a new government

The deputy secretary-general of Hezbollah in Lebanon emphasized, in the current situation in Lebanon, shareholder demands must be abandoned and efforts must be made to form a new government as quickly as possible.

Iran Press/ Middle East: Sheikh Naim Qassim, the deputy secretary-general of Hezbollah, said Monday: "The parties involved in the formation of the government in these particular circumstances, must leave the details of the quotas, ministries and let the government begin its work."

Sheikh Naim Qassim reiterated that Hezbollah will continue its efforts to help form the Lebanese government as soon as possible so not let the situation aggravates.

Hezbollah's deputy secretary-general also referred to recent protests in Beirut, the protest, which would be aggressive in form, is chaos aimed at making the situation more tense and critical.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Hassan Diab who is designated to set up Lebanese cabinet went to meet with President Michel Aoun Sunday night, to discuss the formation of a government with twenty ministers.

On Sunday 19 January, a number of Lebanese protesters attacked commercial and financial centers, banks and the Alfa Telecommunication branch in central Beirut and damaged public and private property.

The Lebanese people have been holding demonstrations since 17 October, protesting against poor economic conditions, the rising cost of living, and high unemployment. 207/219

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