By NNN-KUNA,
Beirut : The Arab efforts to bring loyalists and opposition members to the negotiation table, along with the opposition’s decision to end civil disobedience, was the highlight of headlines of several Lebanese newspapers published Thursday.
On the Arab ministerial committee’s mission to Lebanon, most of the dailies here set expectations towards a meeting for Lebanese political powers in Doha, Qatar.
The Lebanese newspapers also shed light on the government’s decision to back off from its previous decision against the Hezbollah’s communication network and Beirut International Airport’s security staff.
Regarding the government’s decision to cancel the decisions, “Annahar” newspaper said that the cabinet took the step due to the unsettling atmosphere created by the May 7 clashes, adding that the cabinet also considered announcing the decision today so as to insert it into the comprehensive deal which the Arab ministerial committee was eager to reach.
Annahar also reported the Arab committee’s suggestion to hold a meeting between the opposition and loyalists in Qatar.
Meanwhile, “Assafir” newspaper highlighted the situation in Beirut, saying that life in the capital was going back to normal with the airport, seaports, and several highways reopened.
It also mentioned the opposition’s decided to open roads leading to Beirut as well as the highway leading to the airport.
Assafir quoted a high level source in the opposition as saying that the civil obedience activities were over.
The newspaper also indicated that Hizbullah Secretary General Hassan Narsallah would officially announce the opposition’s moves in a televised message.
“Al-Anwaar” newspaper said on its part that the government’s decision to cancel its decisions would ease the mission of the Arab ministerial committee, which would probably ask Lebanese political leaders to focus on choosing a president, forming a national unity government, and setting news laws for elections.
“Al-Akbaar” daily also reported that the Lebanese army would complete its deployment to all parts of Beirut.
Beirut’s open entrances witnessed unusual traffic jams, as many other roads remained closed. They are expected to be opened later Thursday.
The Lebanese Army deployed units to different areas in cooperation with the internal security forces and barriers were set in some districts to maintain security.
All official and private bodies, in addition to markets, opened except for schools in the areas that witnessed armed clashes.
Al-Shuwaifat area, one of the areas that witnessed tension, was calm Thursday and some of its residents, who had fled to other areas, returned to check on their homes and repair any damage caused by the violence.
Al-Shouf’s schools opened and its people were relieved for the end of clashes and the return of stability.
In Al-Biqa, activities were normal and the Lebanese nationals in Syria were able to cross the border to their country after Al-Masna highway was reopened Wednesday evening.
Lebanon’s political crisis led to clashes between government and opposition supporters in which hundreds were killed and injured.