MP Khalid Daher on Wednesday issued a statement announcing his withdrawal from al-Mustaqbal Bloc in order not "to cause said bloc any embarrassment after his recent stance in Noor Square in Tripoli."

MP Khalid Daher on Wednesday issued a statement announcing his withdrawal from al-Mustaqbal Bloc in order not "to cause said bloc any embarrassment after his recent stance in Noor Square in Tripoli."

He confirmed his respect for all Christian and Muslim confessions and sects.

Al-Mustaqbal Bloc swiftly accepted Daher's "request" in a statement issued after its weekly meeting.

“As the bloc accepts the dear colleague's request, it seizes this occasion to reaffirm its firm commitment to the message of coexistence and moderation, the rejection of extremism and bigotry, and the condemnation of terrorism and terrorist groups,” Mustaqbal said, hailing its ongoing dialogue with Hezbollah.

“The only flag that must be raised, waved and defended in any time and place is Lebanon's national flag, the flag of Lebanese independence and national sovereignty,” it added.