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Palestine: Political Groups Silent on Lebanon Fighting

Categories: Middle East & North Africa, Lebanon, Palestine, War & Conflict

Palestinian Pundit Tony publishes an interview conducted by the Electronic Intifada (EI) [1]with blogger and professor Asa'ad Abu Khalil [2] regarding the latest fighting in Lebanon here [3].
“EI: What has been the reaction to these events Lebanon and are any groups or parties condemning the bombardment of Nahr al-Bared camp?
ABUKHALIL: As far as reaction in Lebanon this is one of the most painful elements of this story at the personal level. I have never felt more isolation as someone who speaks out on Palestine as I have felt in the past few days. There is an overwhelming, unanimous competition by people and organizations to rally behind the Lebanese army and to pay tribute to the troops. Not a single political party in Lebanon has spoken out, none, against the indiscriminate shelling of the refugee camp of Nahr al-Bared. Hizbullah has taken a position in support of the army, as has the Lebanese Communist Party, and other organizations.”