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The head of the Free Patriotic Movement in Lebanon, Gebran Bassil, confirms that the United States sanctions will not scare him, nor will the promises attract him, indicating that they gave him an opportunity and a time limit and when he did not respond they imposed sanctions on him, noting that Americans seek to sow discord in Lebanon.
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Bassil: Americans seek to sow discord in Lebanon
The head of the Free Patriotic Movement in Lebanon, MP Gebran Bassil, emphasized that understanding of Hezbollah and the movement was one of the most important factors in the victory of the “July War” against the Israeli army.
Bassil responded in a lengthy speech today, Sunday, to the recent sanctions imposed by the United States, saying: “I rejected US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s description of ‘Hezbollah’ as a terrorist, and I refused to leave the party because that leads to sedition.
He added that no resistance can be defeated, no matter how small, and “we will continue to resist until our last breath.”
And I believed that the Americans are seeking to sow discord in Lebanon, and they increased their efforts during my tenure in government in 2017.
Bassil revealed that he had received warnings to strip him of his diplomatic immunity, impose sanctions and intimidate him and impose his conditions.
Bassil indicated that he informed stakeholders that Lebanon does not tolerate established policies and that it may collapse.
He noted that those involved tried to link any encounter or situation with “Hezbollah” with the relationship with the Americans and the sanctions.
The head of the Free Patriotic Movement said that the Americans have never raised the issue of corruption in Lebanon. He explained, I have repeatedly asked US and international officials to help fight corruption and return the money, and there was no response.
Bassil: The United States asked me to end the relationship with “Hezbollah”
Regarding the relationship with “Hezbollah”, Bassil revealed that he had recently informed the Lebanese President, Michel Aoun, that a US official had contacted him, and asked him about the need to break the relationship with “Hezbollah”, highlighting that “we cannot challenge any Lebanese in favor of a foreigner.”
He also reiterated his claim that “we cannot stab Hezbollah for any reason, and we treat each other with respect.”
He stressed that the US ambassador to Lebanon asked him for four demands, including the immediate dissolution of the relationship with “Hezbollah”, otherwise they would impose sanctions on me, Bassil stressed.
He indicated that he informed the Americans of his rejection of their demands, because this contravenes the principles of his party to receive orders and directives from abroad. And he replied: “I am not your client, but I want to be your friend.”
Bassil revealed, saying: The Americans gave me a chance to get out of sanctions and gave me a second chance until November 4, stating that the Americans used their “carrot and stick policy” and offered temptations to stardom and generosity. material.
And it continued, the Americans came back and gave me a 24-hour opportunity, but I did not accept and then they imposed sanctions on me.
Noting that the Americans only spoke to him about “Hezbollah”, adding, “knowing that his decision against me was not directed at the party,” but emphasizing that despite everything that happened with the American administration and its crime with me, this did not it should affect the relationship. With the American people.
He said: I informed the Secretary General of “Hezbollah” Sayyed Nasrallah of the events, and he showed his understanding of any position he might take.
Basil addressed the Americans, saying: If you had cut off the relationship with Hezbollah … wouldn’t I have become corrupt according to your decision? ”. And he added: “Now we have confirmed who is the international sponsor of the political assassination to which I have been exposed and the United States is using it in the world,” according to Bassil.
“The Americans must know that the sanctions will not weaken Hezbollah, which will take the initiative to defend itself,” Bassil said.
He explained that despite our disagreement with Hezbollah over the region, we did not see Iran impose sanctions or threaten us with them. Despite our disagreement with “Hezbollah” ideologically and on regional issues, and its supporters are aware of this, the party and Iran respect us.
The Americans have no proof or proof of my accusation.
The head of the Free Patriotic Movement continued, he could not believe that the largest country in the world did not provide any proof or proof of their accusations.
And he considered that what was broadcast was “to narrate the construction and narration of rooms”, noting that they could damage his reputation, but they could not provide any proof. “Today I am more free and proud after you freed me with your punishments.
And he asked: Am I a terrorist or corrupt just because I don’t agree with your policy? And he added: Wonderful is the policy of the largest country in the world, launching accusations and imposing sanctions without having proof.
He said: “The decision issued against me is a political decision, and I will face it legally through an American law firm and request compensation,” noting that the United States sanctions are contrary to the most basic principles of international law. , that is, national sovereignty, and violate the most basic human rights.
He also noted that the US sanctions are an administrative decision that does not exist, according to international standards and Lebanese law.
He expressed his belief that the sanctions are coming from outside the United States, which has no interest in targeting the largest Christian movement in Lebanon and the region, noting that the source of the sanctions is Israel, which is interested in hitting the Christians in Lebanon and deport and deport them.
Two days ago, the Lebanese presidency confirmed that President Aoun would ask Washington for evidence and documents from Washington that led to the imposition of sanctions on President Gebran Bassil, the Free Patriotic Movement.
On Friday, the US Treasury announced that Washington had imposed sanctions on the head of the Free Patriotic Movement and former Lebanese Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil.
In response to the sanctions decision, Bassil said on his Twitter page: “Neither the sanctions scared me, nor the promises seduced me.” He added: “I do not turn against any Lebanese, nor do I save myself so that Lebanon perishes.”
For its part, Hezbollah declared its support for the Free Patriotic Movement and its leader, and its national, moral and human solidarity with him.
Bassil considered that the US sanctions should be a reason to accelerate the formation of the Lebanese government.
The head of the Free Patriotic Movement addressed the people he described as his traitors and pointed out that there are weak souls who betray principles, and one of them is abroad, and stressed: “I will invite you to betray the rules of my party.” .
Bassil addressed the issue of Democratic candidate Joe Biden winning the presidential election and congratulated the new administration, expressing welcome to develop the relationship with it.
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