Information Minister Ramzi Jreij noted on Thursday that the media is offering the kidnappers of the Arsal captives too much airtime, “which is allowing them to blackmail the state and the victims' families.”
He said during a press conference: “The terrorists are exploiting the media to terrorize the people and they should therefore be kept away from the spotlight.”
“The media is obligated to confront the media war being waged by the takfiris against Lebanon,” he added.
“Some media institutions have transformed into outlets for the kidnappers,” he lamented.
Jreij therefore stressed that “we are in need of unifying our ranks and rejecting disputes.”