Many Lebanese citizens these days are occupied with the question of what stands behind Lebanese Prime Minister Sa'ad Al-Hariri's extended stay in Saudi Arabia, and whether he is in the country of his own free will. A senior official in the Lebanese government who did not identify himself said today (Thursday) that Al-Hariri is in being held in Saudi Arabia against his will.
"Because of this, Lebanon is asking foreign countries to pressure Saudi Arabia to release Hariri," said the senior official, who claimed that denying Al-Hariri's freedom in Saudi Arabia violated Lebanese sovereignty. "His honor is our honor."
Events took an unexpected turn on Saturday when Al-Hariri announced that he was resigning from his post in a televised speech from Saudi Arabia. Lebanon's control by Iran via Hezbollah was the reason given for stepping down. Hezbollah, Al-Hariri said, “has come to control the seams of the state and has the final and decisive say in the affairs of Lebanon and the Lebanese.” (Read More)
