Lebanese Parliament Speaker Berri rejects calls to repeal law boycotting Israel

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said Wednesday that any attempt to repeal Lebanon’s 1955 law boycotting Israel would fail in parliament, rejecting growing pressure to amend the legislation. In remarks to the press, Berri challenged supporters of repealing the law to submit a formal legislative proposal, making clear his opposition to any move to abolish the boycott. “I am eagerly awaiting for someone to put forward a legislative proposal on this matter,” Berri said. His comments came amid reported US efforts to raise the issue with Lebanese lawmakers. According to the report, US Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa has discussed the possibility of repealing the boycott legislation during meetings with members of parliament. Some Lebanese expatriate groups have also reportedly […]