The Lebanese Forces condemned the Wednesday night assassination of Sheikh Saleh al-Aridi.

In a statement released on Thursday, the party said that those who killed Aridi were trying to disrupt the situation in Mount Lebanon, and hinder reconciliation efforts between Democratic Gathering leader MP Walid Jumblatt and Lebanese Democratic Party leader Minister Talal Arslan.

The statement said that assassination would not weaken the will of those trying to reach an agreement based on respect, democracy and the authority of the state.

The LF also questioned the attempts of some to cast doubt on the necessity of the national dialogue, which is set to begin on September 16.

-NOW Staff