| Former President Amin Gemayel rejected attempts aimed at transforming the Lebanese-Syrian conflict over sovereignty, independence and complete withdrawal of Syrian troops from Lebanon into a non-existent internal one between the Lebanese themselves. Gemayel's comments came during a news conference in his Sin-al-Fil residence Saturday where he called upon all Lebanese - and especially the youth - to join what he described as the peaceful, democratic and political revolution. "We refuse to transform our dispute with Syria ... into a Lebanese-Lebanese one that no longer exists. Lebanese people have lately proved their strong will and ability to coexist peacefully and freely," he added. "The assassination of former Premier Rafik Hariri represented a meeting point between Muslims and Christians on independence," said Gemayel. |