Democratic Palestine : 4 (ص 12)
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- Democratic Palestine : 4 (ص 12)
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Whatis the role of the Palestinian revolution in Lebanon?
The Palestinian revolution is in Lebanon openly as well as
underground. It is underground in occupied areas and openly
present in the nationalist areas. Palestinian revolutionaries
participate fully in the military operations in the South under the
command of the Lebanese National Resistance Front. The
Palestinian revolution is an effective force in the attacks
against the occupiers, but there is a decision by all Palestinian
organizations to operate in Lebanon under the leadership of
the Lebanese nationalists. We feel it is our responsibility to
fight the occupation, and we consider that our struggle is united
with that of the Lebanese nationalist forces.
How do the Lebanese people respond to the Palestinian
revolution today?
Nationalist Lebanese do not at all differentiate between a
nationalist Lebanese and a nationalist Palestinian. We are pre-
sent in all the nationalist areas and have not faced problems or
signs of rejection. Our masses in Lebanon have suffered a
great deal from the Lebanese fascist forces and army after the
Palestinian revolution left Beirut. Therefore, the liberation of
West Beirut in February was a great victory for Lebanese and
Palestinian nationalists. Our camps were liberated and repres-
sion ceased. The Lebanese nationalist forces provided sec-
urity and support to the Palestinians in the camps, allowing
them to live freely, sharing rights and duties with the Lebanese
masses.
Do you see a possibility of Israeli withdrawal in Lebanon?
The Zionist entity has had expansionist aims since its
establishment. From the war of 1948 to that of 1982, the Zionist
enemy has occupied piece after piece of Arab land in addition
to Palestine. Therefore it is wrong to believe that the enemy will
withdraw from any occupied area on the basis of negotiations,
mediation or UN resolutions. The enemy will not withdraw
unless defeated by struggle that affects a change in the
balance of forces in favor of the Arab forces which confront
occupation. It is also a mistake to believe that there are
strategic differences between Labor and Likud. Any differ-
ences are tactical. All previous occupations, except the one in
1982, were enacted by the Labor Party. Historically, the Zionist
enemy coveted the Litani River to alleviate its serious water
shortage. Therefore, we expect that any withdrawal in South
Lebanon will only be to the Litani River. However, the continu-
ation of the Lebanese-Palestinian struggle and the effects of
the Lebanese National Resistance Front’s operations will
sooner or later force the enemy out.
What are the possibilities of an Israeli attack on Syria at
this time?
Before the Israeli elections, we do not expect large-scale
Israeli military attacks on Syria, leading to a war. We do expect
the continuation of the enemy’s attacks against the Palesti-
nians by all means. Syria today has‘a military capacity which
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enables it to hit the enemy hard and thus prevent it from achiev-
ing its goals.
How will the Karami cabinet affect the struggle in Leba-
non?
We do not believe that the formation of the Karami govern-
ment will accomplish the goals of the Lebanese nationalist
masses. The Lebanese situation is not resolvable by the for-
mation of a cabinet, or its successes. There are contradictions
between the nationalist and fascist forces that cannot be sol-
ved by solutions that do not deal with the heart of the problem.
Radical change is required that will eliminate the fascist pro-
ject. The maximum realistic expectation is that there will be a
temporary truce. This, however, will explode since ‘Israel’ and
its tools in Lebanon will make obstacles for any nationalist sol-
utions. This is evident in the actions of the fascist Lebanese
Forces and their opening an office in occupied Jerusalem.in
practice, there is no way to reconcile the two opposing forces,
one which is allied with ‘Israel’ and the other opposing.
How do you evaluate Nabih Berri’s role in the cabinet?
Nabih Berri of the Amal movement takes nationalist posi-
tions and pushes for continuation of the struggle against the
Zionist enemy in order to liberate the South. However, he will
face major obstacles in his efforts to meet the needs of the
masses of the South, because the essential part of state power
remains with President Amin Gemayel, who as a Phalangist is
in total contradiction to the aspirations of the Lebanese people,
especially in the South.
What is the role of the South Lebanon army headed by
Lahad?
Lahad’s army is an extension of Saad Haddad’s forces
and part and parcel of the Zionist forces. All its support and
arms come from ‘Israel’. These forces implement Israeli policy
in the South. We know for a fact that these forces are also sup-
ported by President Gemayel and the Lebanese Army's com-
mander in chief. It has been confirmed that Lahad was an
officer with the Lebanese Army working at Baabda (location of
the Lebanese presidential palace and central army barracks)
and that he was assigned officially by Gemayel and the
Lebanese Army’s commander for this task. He is officially still - هو جزء من
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