29-03-2024 11:45 AM Jerusalem Timing

Jumblat: Release of Indictment Political

Jumblat: Release of Indictment Political

MP Jumblat said that the release of the indictment in the 2005 assassination of former premier Rafiq Hariri was political, stressing that civil peace is more important than all other matters.

The Head of National Struggle Front MP Walid Jumblat said on Friday that the release of the indictment in the 2005 assassination of former premier Rafiq Hariri was political, stressing that civil peace is more important than all other matters.


In a press conference at his residence in Clemenceau, Jumblat questioned the timing of the release of the indictment, noting that it took place soon after the formation of the new government.
“The decision to release the indictment was political”.
“Civil peace is more important than all other matters and dialogue is the only way to avert strife and tensions”, Jumblat said.


“Justice requires us to avoid falling into the trap of international agendas, similar to what happened in the past”, he warned.


Jumblat pointed out that the content of the indictment “are similar to the media leaks that had been revealed in the past and we should therefore exercise vigilance in this upcoming phase in Lebanon”.
He reiterated the slain premier’s statement that “no one is greater than their country”, saying that this should be the slogan of the upcoming phase in Lebanon.


“Had he been alive today, he would have adopted this approach to avoid leading the country towards strife”, the MP stressed.


On the other hand Jumblat said that the major regional changes require the Lebanese to unite to confront all possible repercussions the developments may have on the country.
“Let the government, judiciary, and security institutions perform their duties”, he said.


“I believe that the government policy statement called for dialogue and there can be no escaping it”, Jumblat concluded.
On Thursday, Special Tribunal for Lebanon delegation handed over the indictment to Lebanese General Prosecutor Judge Said Mirza.