Bahaa Hariri, in an interview with a Tel Aviv journalist: Forming a government with Hezbollah is a big mistake

Businessman Bahaa Hariri said in an interview with the US website “Exxeus” that Israeli writer Barak Rafid from Tel Aviv said: “The situation has become extremely critical for Lebanon and its people, and for the legacy of Rafik Hariri.” , adding, “I can’t sit back and do nothing about it.” .
Hariri added: “We have reached the abyss point, and what happened in Beirut forced me to do everything possible to help.”
Hariri indicated that he wants to play an active role in Lebanon’s public life but stressed, according to the article’s author, that he does not plan to run for political office. He said, “I don’t want to be prime minister or member of parliament or minister. But I intend to serve my country.”

The author of the article noted that “Hariri is very concerned that his brother will form a government” controlled by Hezbollah “in the coming weeks.
He said: “At the time of Rafik Hariri, Hezbollah was not in the government. Until his death there was no Hezbollah in any government, so I think that forming a government with Hezbollah … is a big mistake,” adding: “The match caused a lot of damage. ” Lebanon internally and externally. In 15 years it has managed to destroy Lebanon. Hezbollah and its supporters have succeeded in demolishing an empire. “” Their failure is great. “
Hariri added that a government that includes members of Hezbollah will not receive the support of the Gulf states or the international community at large, and therefore will not be able to lift Lebanon out of its economic and political crisis.
The writer quoted Hariri as saying: “Hezbollah, the warlords and all those who support them have reached an irreversible point of failure and must step aside and leave the people with a clean story” to take over. .
Hariri added: “We have many Lebanese diasporas … who can save the homeland.”
When asked if he was disappointed in his brother (Saad Hariri), he said: “I love and care for my brother, but the political differences between us are stark and very great. It is clear to me that anyone who forms a government under the Hezbollah’s control is not doing the right thing. ” .

Regarding the next step, Hariri said the incoming Biden administration should push for the full implementation of the Taif Accord, and called for the formation of a non-sectarian government and the dissolution and disarmament of all armed militias, including Hezbollah.