BEIRUT: The Higher Shiite Islamic Council held its ordinary session on Tuesday and praised Lebanon’s stability but warned of Israeli violations.

The council’s meeting was headed by Sheikh Abdel-Amir Qabalan and it expressed its relief towards the current climate of political stability and agreement between the Lebanese.

However, it warned of Israel’s violations to Resolution 1701, saying Israel aimed at destroying civil peace. It added that the international community was biased concerning Resolution 1559.

The council then called for a positive development in Lebanon’s relation with Syria and asked the Lebanese to work together during the coming municipal elections.