The World - News from May 6, 1987
Lebanese President Amin Gemayel withheld a decision on accepting Premier Rashid Karami’s resignation. Speaking at a judicial ceremony, he said only that he will deal with Cabinet developments “as best suits the national interests and constitutional norms.” Karami has refused to submit his resignation in writing, as required by the constitution. Meanwhile, the Christian Lebanese Forces militia urged Gemayel, a Christian, to form a new Cabinet and warned him against any attempts at compromise.
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