Hariri: Avoiding the Horrific Collapse Was Possible If Not for the Egoism of Some

The leader of the Lebanese Future Movement, Saad Hariri, who declined to form a government, stated that it was possible to put an end to the "horrific collapse" in Lebanon, "if it weren't for the obstinacy and selfishness of some." In a tweet on his Twitter account, Saad Hariri said: "The blessed Eid al-Adha is upon us, and beloved Lebanon alongside its good people is being swept by these crises. We could have put an end to this horrific collapse if it weren't for the obstinacy and selfishness of some." He added: "I extend my warmest congratulations to all the Lebanese, especially the Muslims, praying to the Almighty for swift relief. Wishing you all well every year." Hariri had declined to form the Lebanese government after President Michel Aoun rejected the ministerial lineup he proposed and asked him to introduce "substantial amendments," as he put it.