Mustaqbal Condemns Abuse after Hariri Supporters Insult Kingdom

Al-Mustaqbal Movement on Sunday condemned verbal attacks on Saudi Arabia, after social media videos showed supporters of ex-PM Saad Hariri shouting insults against the kingdom during a solidarity rally outside the Center House.

“Sides with known motives and intentions resort to social networking websites to attack the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its leadership under the excuse of showing solidarity with ex-PM Saad Hariri,” al-Mustaqbal said in a statement.

“These acts are rejected and condemned, regardless of their source and objectives, and the kingdom will remain the compass of honorable people in Lebanon,” the Movement added.

“What harms it harms us, and those who attack it would be stabbing Harirism in the heart,” Mustaqbal warned.

Mustaqbal supporters have been rallying at the Center House since Saturday after reports and politicians said that he is inclined not to run in the upcoming parliamentary elections.

Media reports have said that Hariri, in closed-door meetings, has cited the lack of Saudi financial backing as one of the reasons behind his decision.