What is the reason underlying Hamas Politburo Chief Khaled Meshaal’s visit to Lebanon last week?
Jumblatt: I have no idea; I have not seen him in order to find out. Some obstacles may have prevented his coming to visit me, but there is no problem whatsoever. On the contrary, regardless of whether he has been prevented from coming or denied the permission to do so, I believe the most important advice I can offer is that of Palestinian national unity. NOW: Is the visit related to the issue of Palestinian naturalization? Jumblatt: What issue? Stop brandishing this illusion of naturalization. There is no naturalization, but at the same time, there are Palestinian refugees in Lebanon who should obtain a minimum of civil rights. NOW: What messages did Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas convey in the tour that took him to the United States, Syria and Riyadh? Jumblatt: I have no idea. My immediate concern is for Palestinian unity to remain what it was under Yasser Arafat. NOW: What is the reason behind Egypt’s action on the Lebanese stage? Jumblatt: The world is witnessing political acti
