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The Next Prime Minister?

Stepping up? In preparation for national elections that start today, a Lebanese youth hangs photos of slain former prime minister Rafiq Hariri and his son, Saad Hariri, in downtown Beirut. The younger Hariri heads a slate of parliamentary candidates that is expected to do well.
Stepping up? In preparation for national elections that start today, a Lebanese youth hangs photos of slain former prime minister Rafiq Hariri and his son, Saad Hariri, in downtown Beirut. The younger Hariri heads a slate of parliamentary candidates that is expected to do well. (By Jamal Saidi -- Reuters)
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You mean Shebaa Farms [a disputed 100-square-mile parcel bordering Lebanon, Israel and Syria]? Isn't that pretty minor?

It is pretty minor, but let's say we take out the weapons of Hezbollah and Shebaa is still occupied by Israel. It means that the Lebanese army needs to resist this occupation. If the Lebanese army starts resisting this occupation, it means that there is war between Lebanon and Israel.

Are you saying that Israel will have to give up Shebaa Farms?

Yes, it has to. It is Lebanese territory.

Are there Hezbollah people on your ticket?

There is one guy on the ticket. You have to understand that Hezbollah has about 450,000 followers. . . .

But don't you have to get rid of their heavy weapons if you become prime minister?

I really believe that before the assassination of my father, there was a different situation in the country. Now, Hezbollah needs to think Lebanese. If it wants to get involved in the political life, it has to give up some things.

How do you see the future relationship between your country and Syria?

Like any two countries neighboring each other . . . We will respect their sovereignty, and we hope that they will respect ours.

Do you see it as a close or a distant relationship?

Close. Historically, the Lebanese and the Syrian people have been close to each other. I don't see why we should change that.


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