The March 14 General Secretariat considered on Wednesday the attacks launched against the March 14 officials who partook in the coalition's 10th anniversary as a direct threat against them. “The camp’s decision to establish its National Council is the outcome of 10 years of struggle, sacrifice and principles,” the secretariat said in a statement issued after its weekly meeting. As for the deportation of Lebanese nationals from the United Arab Emirates, the secretariat called on Hezbollah to assume its responsibilities and respect the legitimacy of all countries in order to protect the interests of the Lebanese abroad. UAE's decision to deport Lebanese expats from the Gulf country is reportedly related to their staunch support to Hezbollah. Turning to the ongoing presidential vacuum, the March 14 statement urged the rival parties to elect a new president and "stop wasting chances." "Lebanon is bigger than all of us and its interests are far more important than the narrow bids of political leaders," the statement added. Lebanese lawmakers failed for the 20th time last week to elect a new president over lack of quorum. President Michel Sleiman's mandate ended in May without the election of a successor.