Lebanon .. Hassan Diab warns of a “social explosion” if support...

Diab, who resigned two months ago after a massive explosion that destroyed many areas of Beirut and exacerbated the country’s economic crisis, confirmed that what was spent on importing medicines, foodstuffs, flour and fuel, has reached about 4 billion dollars since the beginning of this year.

و .وضح Head of the Lebanese caretaker government In a speech broadcast by TV, the central bank and officials who support such a decision regarding subsidies will be held responsible.

He added, “Ability The Lebanese To endure the pain reeling, Lebanon is going through a difficult phase. The political quarrels and partisan and personal interests were and are still placing themselves priority over the fate of the nation.

Diab added, “We say with the mouth of the masses, not to remove subsidies on medicine, flour and fuel. The rule of rationalization of support can be adopted to benefit the needy. Abolishing subsidies will lead to disastrous results, and the deposits of the Lebanese must return to them, and this is the responsibility of the banks And consumption of Lebanon “.

Diab added, “Circumstances do not tolerate wasting time, and what is required today is to form a government capable of dealing with the great challenges facing Lebanon, because the country cannot wait any longer. It is not permissible for Lebanon to remain stuck in its crises, and there is an urgent need to form a government to deal with repercussions.” Beirut Port explosion“.

Diab called for “re-injecting life into the French initiative that focuses on reforms.”