Lahoud confers with Italian parliament speaker on developments

Lebanese President Emile Lahoud on Monday held Israel responsible for the deteriorating situation in the Middle East. During a meeting with Italian Parliament Speaker Pier Ferdinando Casini, Lahoud stressed that force will not give any solution to the armed disputes, pointing out to the important role of the European Union, especially after its expansion.

He expressed satisfaction over the EU stances, dealing objectively with the just solutions to the Middle East issues, condemning the Israeli brutal practices and the threats launched against Syria and Lebanon.