Lebanese Cleric Warns of Threat of Sectarian Strife
TEHRAN (IQNA) – President of Lebanon's Higher Shia Council Ayatollah Abdul-Amir Qabalan warned of attempts to foment sectarian strife in the country.
In a statement, Ayatollah Qabalan described such attempts as plots that are in line with the objectives of the Zionist regime of Israel, al-Ahed News reported.
He said enemies are trying to create discord among the Lebanese people and undermine their Islamic and national unity.
The senior cleric further condemned any insult to religious symbols and sanctities of all faiths.
He urged all the Lebanese people to stand up against any move that aims to spread disunity and religious and ethnic conflict.
