"We cannot look into the electoral law using a microscope," he noted. "The issue must be viewed comprehensively."

Gemayel set Hezbollah as the crux of the problem, saying the party's arms must be discussed. "There can be no arms other than the state's arms, and Hezbollah has to learn lessons from the past and contribute."

The former president did not rule out the possibility of emerging from Doha with "an outline" for a political solution.

Moussa heading to Damascus

As if to advertize the fact that Syria is behind the blocking of an agreement in Doha between the rival leaders, Arab League chief Amr Moussa is heading to Damascus at the end of the Doha talks.

Moussa told Free Lebanon radio : "What has happened in Beirut recently is "totally unaccepted."

Moussa, who is promoting an agreement in Doha and before the delegates leave said "only an agreement at end of the Doha dialogue talks would prevent further clashes in Lebanon.

Photo : Dr Samir Geagea( R) , MP George Adwan ( 2nd R), Amine Gemayel ( 3rd R) , MP Boutros Harb ( L) at Doha talks Sunday May 18, 2008

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