Lebanon First bloc MP Okab Sakr said talk of renewed sectarian conflict is over because the March 14 alliance has decided to avoid anything that might lead to tension, Future News reported on Saturday.

“We have to focus on important national issues such as Israeli statements that aim to destabilize Lebanon,” he said, adding that those who engage in arguments, whether they know it or not, give Israel a chance to affect Lebanon’s unity.

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad visited Lebanon on Friday along with Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdel Aziz in a bid to ease political tensions over fear the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL) may charge Hezbollah members with being involved in the 2005 assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, a move which could spark renewed sectarian conflict.

Assad and Abdullah urged the Lebanese to avoid resorting to violence in the current atmosphere.

“The statement issued after Friday’s summit called for maintaining national unity and dialogue as well as adhering to the Doha Agreement and Taif Accord” Sakr said.

-NOW Lebanon

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