Hezbollah offensive in Qalamoun protects Assad, not Lebanon: Hariri

Former Prime Minister Saad Hariri attacked Hezbollah Tuesday over its preparations for an anticipated large-scale battle in Syria’s Qalamoun region against Nusra-led rebels, saying the fight is meant to protect the Syrian government, and not Lebanon. In a series of questions directed to Hezbollah, Hariri wondered what the battle would have in repercussions on Lebanon. Talks focused on the latest developments in Lebanon and the region as well as the delivery of the French weapons purchased with a $3 billion Saudi grant to the Lebanese Army, according to a statement released by Hariri’s media office.

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