Lebanese official denounces “external siege” on Lebanon

Beirut, Jul 23 (Prensa Latina) The leader of the Free Patriotic Current Christian party, Gebran Bassil, affirmed that Lebanon is facing an external siege from various aspects in the midst of the current economic and financial crisis.

July 23, 2022
10:05

During an interview on TV, Bassil emphasized that the Resistance was betrayed by the Lebanese team, in line with hostile foreign projects.

During the interview, the parliamentarian stated that the main objective of external interference is to put an end to Hezbollah (Party of God).

Regarding the oil file, Bassil stressed the importance of the Resistance as a guarantee for the Lebanese extraction of its wealth in the sea against Israel’s ambitions.

Bassil denounced that the political decision of the United States prevents access to electricity and gas to Lebanon.

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