Political critic Akram Al-Jundi launched his new book titled "Our Security: A Journey and Facts" at a ceremony held at the Cultural Association headquarters in Tripoli, under the patronage of Deputy General Ashraf Rifi. The event was attended by several deputies and a crowd of influencers and interested individuals.
Al-Jundi expressed gratitude to everyone who assisted him in publishing his new book and spoke about its content. He stated: "Every nation has a symbol that represents its resilience and origins. Our symbol in Lebanon is the cedar, which we adopt as the emblem of the homeland. This cedar would not have survived without the pure blood that watered it from the bodies of our finest youth. They are the youth of the Internal Security Forces in Lebanon. In recognition of their contributions to the homeland, I dedicate this book to this venerable institution, hoping to have given them at least a small part of their rights from the nation and its citizens. To you, security men, represented by His Excellency Director General Major General Imad Osman, I present this book, 'Our Security: A Journey and Facts.'"
Rifi congratulated Al-Jundi on his new book, describing the celebration as a "cultural event." He addressed the current situation in the country, stating: "Today we strive to preserve the nation and its institutions, just like the army and security forces do, as they carry a national message to maintain security and stability. We were surprised yesterday when some embassies requested their nationals to leave Lebanese territory. I see that what is happening today with Iranian threats to the West and European and Arab countries is merely a fanning of fears to facilitate crossings between Iraq and Syria, among others. Based on my political reading, I believe these threats will not translate into actions on the ground. I extend my love and appreciation to the sisterly countries of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, reassuring them that security in Lebanon is stable and that matters will not exceed intimidation and the sowing of fear."
He added: "What happened in the Ain al-Hilweh camp in the south reflects the meeting held in Cairo under Egyptian sponsorship, seeking to unify Palestinian leaderships. All factions were present, including Hamas, while Islamic Jihad leaders did not attend due to pressure from the Iranian state, aiming to convey that field matters concerning the Palestinian people are not solely in the hands of the Arabs, but there is another faction that can impose itself on the Arab scene. The explosion in Ain al-Hilweh is merely evidence of what we say; they want the camps to remain a mailroom for them. We tell the Lebanese that this explosion is limited and simple and will not escalate."
The event included a live painting by artist Imran Yassin, after which Al-Jundi distributed copies of his book for free and signed them for attendees.
