DAILY SCOPE: Resistance Preserves Arsal Security

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Lebanese newspapers on Thursday tackled the security of Arsal, which is still under takfiri threat. The papers pointed out to the importance of the role of the resistance and the army in preserving the security and stability of the region despite attempts of sowing sectarian strife.

Resistance Owns Key to Liberate Arsal --- AL-BINAA

A military source told al-Binaa newspaper on Thursday that the "Resistance owns the major key to liberate the Arsal outskirts, where the terrorist groups are unable to take control and work freely like they were before."
The source added that the time through which the process of cleansing the region ends will be determined by the resistance later.

Furthermore, the source clarified that the major steps to liberating the Arsal outskirts is in the hands of the resistance, explaining that the resistance is working according to a strategy that ensures carrying out the operations in the shortest time possible and with the least possible casualties and effort.

The source said that the terrorist groups are encircled in a tight geographic area, where the resistance drives them towards psychological collapse. Nevertheless, the source said that the Lebanese army will preserve its posts and prevent the terrorist groups from entering the town of Arsal, assuring it will be a major battle in face of the extremist groups.

Resistance Has Trust of Arsal People --- AL-AKHBAR

Officials from Arsal assured that the town enjoys good relations with neighboring towns, slamming those who have been exploiting Arsal through giving it a sectarian image that distorts the real image of the area and its people.
"We trust the resistance and its wise leadership especially that the resistance is keen on preserving the area and its people from all dangers.

The officials called on putting an end to the exploitation of Arsal and its people, and called on the Lebanese army to keep up its role in preserving security and stability as well as in liberating the land from the criminal takfiri groups.

Jumblat Seeks Gap Between Political Officials --- AL-AKHBAR

Progressive Socialist Party leader MP Walid Jumblat is reportedly seeking to eliminate the gap between the political officials in the country over the appointment of high-ranking security and military officials at state posts.

According to al-Akhbar newspaper published on Thursday, Jumblat will start an initiative to resolve the dispute. Sources said that Jumblat will delegate Health Minister Wael Abou Faour to Ain el-Tineh to meet with Speaker Nabih Berri and discuss the so-called initiative.

According to media reports on Wednesday, Jumblat kicked off contacts with Hizbullah to tackle the possible scenarios if the cabinet was paralyzed due to the sharp rift between ministers over the controversy of appointments.

Jumblat reportedly suggested that Salam should continue to hold daily ministerial meetings to run the affairs of the state.

Western Mothers Call Children to Return from Syria --- THE GUARDIAN

A group of western mothers whose children have joined Islamic State and other extremists in Syria and Iraq have appealed for them to return home, said the Guardian.

In an open letter posted on social media websites, members of Mothers for Life called on their sons and daughters to recall that Islam requires them to honour their parents and spare them suffering.

"Even if you think death will give you that ‘better' life, remember that even the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said: ‘Paradise lies at the feet of your mother'," the group said. "By leaving us against our will to give up your own life and take those of others, you have put our struggle, pain and honor under your feet and walked over it."

Thousands of young western men and women have joined Isis in recent years after being recruited by other extremists, often operating online. Mothers for Life, which has Muslim and non-Muslim members from seven countries including Canada, France and the United States, said their decision to launch the appeal on social media is part of a conscious effort to publicly challenge those who have lured their children away.

Source: al-Ahed News