The leaderships of the Amal Movement and Hezbollah in Lebanon held a joint meeting attended by the head of Hezbollah's Executive Council, Mr. Hashim Safi al-Din, and the official of the Coordination and Liaison Unit in the party, Haj Waheeb Safa, as well as the president of the Executive Body of the Amal Movement, Dr. Mustafa Fawani, and the central preparation and guidance official, Haj Ahmad Baalbakki.
The attendees discussed the general conditions: local and regional, particularly developments in the southern arena and especially the Israeli attacks on Lebanese cities and villages, as well as the ongoing Israeli assault on the Gaza Strip. The meeting produced the following statement: "The two leaderships affirm their commitment to supporting the cause of Palestine and its people, they salute the great and brave resistance that continues to confront the Zionist enemy in Gaza and the West Bank, inflicting losses on its army, despite more than eight months passing since its brutal crimes... The leaderships also commend the legendary steadfastness of the people of Gaza, the honorable individuals who sacrifice themselves, their children, and their women in this great battle, counting all of that in the way of God."
The statement continued: "The leaderships extend their greetings and appreciation to the heroic resisters on the Lebanese front who confront the enemy daily, salute the steadfast people in their villages, and the displaced who have documented, and continue to document, all forms of support and embrace for the resistance and its fighters... The leaderships call on the government, with all its ministries and institutions, to take action in support of the people of the south and fulfill its duties to stand with them and provide all the types of assistance they need, whether health, social, developmental, relief, or reconstruction, especially for the steadfast families in the confronting villages or the displaced... praising the great hospitality they have received, which was demonstrated in all the cities and villages where they became honored guests."
The statement further noted: "On the local political front, the leaderships of the Amal Movement and Hezbollah called on the political parties in Lebanon to take a good reading of the initiative previously launched by the Speaker of Parliament, Mr. Nabih Berri, which he announced on the anniversary of the disappearance of the Imam leader, Sayyid Musa al-Sadr, and his companions, in which he called for dialogue and sitting at one table for consultations and consensus."
The statement concluded: "As the month of Muharram approaches, the month of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him), the leaderships call upon the Husseinis and supporters of Abu Abdullah al-Hussein (peace be upon him) to commemorate this great occasion and what it carries of meanings, lessons, and morals by holding Ashura gatherings in every neighborhood, street, village, and city, which have been and will always remain a source of inspiration for supporting the oppressed against all oppressors. The leaderships emphasize the coordination and integration in commemorating this eternal and sorrowful memory in all regions, showcasing the rituals of grief and affirming absolute loyalty to Abu al-Ahrar, the Master of Martyrs (peace be upon him)."
