Berri: “Israel” Might Launch War on Lebanon, Any Lebanese Interference in Syrian Internal Security Unacceptable

Berri in another statement to Al Jumhuriyah news paper, called for national unity to preserve the country's stability and stressed that Lebanese should not interfere in the security affairs of Syria and vice versa.

He admitted that the Saudi-Syrian initiative would not be revived, he said contacts between Damascus and Riyadh benefit Lebanon but would not have an impact on the formation of the government because the "obstacles are local."

Berri assured that maintaining peace is a very vital issue, particularly in light of the regional developments. As for the intervention of certain Lebanese parties in Syrian affairs, Berri said "This is unacceptable and should be dealt with to preserve the security of Lebanon and Syria."
The speaker also unveiled that the Syrian embassy in Beirut has sent messages to all political leaderships in Lebanon informing them that some political parties and Lebanese officers were involved in the latest upheaval in Syria.

Answering a question, Berri said that all those who think "Israel" is far from launching war are mistaken, admitting "I actually fear that "Israel" would launch a war on Lebanon, particularly if Lebanon's stability is shaken or so."