Sheikh Qassem: The ball now is in the Ruling bloc court to resolve its internal disagreements

Date: 07-07-2008

Hizbullah Deputy Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem announced that the opposition had informed incumbent Prime Minister Fouad Saniora of its stance, in full detail, in the new government. Qassem said the ball was now in the pro-government court, where the alliance's internal disagreements should be resolved.

In an interview on Al-Nour Lebanese radio on Monday, Sheikh Qassem said he expected a government formula would be officially announced in a few days.

"Much has been said about the Doha Agreement," he continued. "The opposition has adhered to the agreement seriously, although some players objected to the agreement."

"Hizbullah quickly made the decision on how to distribute its three ministers among the opposition's ranks as the party prioritized the opposition over its own limited gains," Qassem said.

Sheikh Qassem confirmed Hizbullah's willingness to meet with different Lebanese parties to address national issues and "eliminate the effects of partisan or sectarian tensions."