In a statement aired on Télé Liban, Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Al Hariri announced his resignation after admitting that he was unable to solve the political ‘crisis’ the country had been facing. The politician acknowledged the population’s hopes for a political solution which would also halt the deterioration of the indebted nation’s economy. “All this period, I tried to find an exit through listening to the people as well as protecting the country from security and economic dangers,” stated Al Hariri. “Today, I must admit, I have come to a dead end and we have to deliver a big shock to confront the crisis.” His resignation was delivered hours following violent clashes at a Beirut protest camp between anti-government protesters, calling for Al Hariri to step down, and young Hezbollah supporters. The latter ransacked the protesters’ tents, smashing stalls and equipment with the aim of driving the protesters away. Hezbollah, a Shiite political and militant group, is currently the strongest organization in Lebanon with members and faction allies dominating the government – a strong point of contention for anti-government protesters. The Middle Eastern nation had been plagued by unyielding protests…
