Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdellatif Derian on Wednesday returned from Mecca, hailing the efforts exerted by Saudi Arabia to provide the needed services for the pilgrims. On a different note, Derian condemned the "brutal Israeli hostility that targeted Jenin, Gaza, and the entire Palestinian territories," stressing that resistance pf the Palestinians is the only means to deter the Israeli enemy. Touching on local affairs, the Mufti called for dialogue and concessions to elect a new president of the republic. "The brotherly and friendly Arab states are waiting for us to hlp us, and we must not miss the chance to collaborate with the states that are keen on us," he said.
Source: National News Agency - Lebanon