Qassem warns of Western infringement

Deputy Secretary General of Hezbollah said during an Ashoura council in Baalbek Sunday that the upcoming phase will witness a number of transgressions by US and Israeli enemy, after both suffered continuous losses in the region, starting from July war of 2006 up till failed Syrian uprising.

On Friday Hezbollah discovered a spying device attempting espionage on their telecommunication network in Srifa and Deir Kifa towns in South Lebanon. An Israeli aerial combat plane launched a strike on the equipment after it became evident it has been uncovered.

Sheikh Naiim Qassem wondered why pro-Hariri March 14 Camp and UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon did not condemn the Israeli breach of Lebanese sovereignty. "The upcoming months will witness further infringements in the region," asserted Qassem.

He accused the US administration of causing the Syrian uprising attempting to topple rule of Bashar Assad. "When they failed in causing a coup in a week or two, they turned to Arab countries to aid them in furthering the crisis."

The Sheikh asserted that Hezbollah was adamant on building a strong country with strong administration that catered for the needs of citizens.