France and Lebanon: What is a Little Terrorism between Old Friends……….
“BEIRUT - Hezbollah is demanding the revision of a security accord between France and Lebanon over the definition of the word "terrorism," a party official said on Wednesday. "We want a text that either clearly defines 'terrorism' as per Lebanese and Arab laws or the omission of the clause that deals with counter-terrorism entirely," Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah said. "France's definition of terrorism includes Palestinian resistance movements and that clashes with Lebanese law, which is in line with the Arab League's definition," he added. "Without resolving this matter, the accord will not be passed in parliament." The 22-member Arab League does not regard "armed struggle against foreign occupation," such as the Palestinian Hamas or Lebanese Hezbollah, as terrorist movements. Lebanon and France signed the security agreement in Paris on January 21. The accord stipulates the two countries should "boost cooperation" in fighting "terrorism," money laundering, and drugs…..….”
Surprising that they signed the security accord with that wording, given that the Lebanese foreign minister is a Hezbollah ally. Unless the foreign ministry was not involved, which would be even odder in most places, but perhaps not in Lebanon. After all, that is the place where Secretary Hillary Clinton visited last year but did not meet her Lebanese counterpart because he also was a Hezbollah ally.
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