Aoun also accused the government of breaching the Constitution and "therefore we thought it was best for us to partake in the government to put an end to such violations."

He added that the opposition had accomplished a series of steps, the most important of which was "preventing the ruling majority from risking national principles. We also stopped any political and military changes."

"Taking to the street paralyzed the government and prevented the ruling majority from fueling a civil war," he added.

Aoun said foreign forces are working to incite another civil war in Lebanon, but that "we strive to restore peace to the country."

Asked about the possibility of the international tribunal being established under Chapter 7 of the United Nations charter, Aoun said that "the formation of this tribunal under Chapter 7 would be a punishment of all the Lebanese, since Chapter 7 is known to entail sanctions."

With regard to the current political deadlock, Aoun said that the demand of the opposition for "true partnership" was a "Christian demand, not a Shiite one."

Aoun said that the Shiites are already represented in the government, even if their ministers resigned. "Yet," he added, "a true representation for Lebanese Christians is missing in the government."

Aoun said that Christian ministers operating as part of Prime Minister Fouad Siniora's government "do not represent the Christian majority."

"Christians will never be alienated again," he said. Aoun has repeatedly said that the FPM has the support of 70 percent of the Christian community.

The statement also expressed the bloc's fears that the assassinations were being used to "instigate strife and widen the gap between the Lebanese."

Aoun, the leader of the Free Patriotic Movement (FPM), had warned, late Sunday that last week's twin bus bombings in Ain Alaq should not be "exploited politically."

He also urged the Lebanese judiciary to "summon anyone who throws random accusations with regard to the crime."

In a televised interview on the National Broadcasting Network, Aoun said he supported the formation of an international court to try those involved in the assassination of former Premier Rafik Hariri.

"I pledge to sign the settlement for the formation of the international tribunal as soon as I receive some clarification about its jurisdiction," he said.

Aoun added that it was "his right" to ask for clarifications.

***Aoun's Bloc Accuses Justice Ministry of 'Negligence'***

Aoun: Christians will never be alienated again.

MP Michel Aoun's parliamentary bloc accused the Justice Ministry and the judiciary on Monday of "negligence and laziness," because they have yet to make progress toward "uncovering the truth behind the numerous crimes that took place in Lebanon."

After their weekly meeting at the former general's home in Rabieh, the Reform and Change bloc issued a statement accusing Justice Minister Charles Rizk of "lacking the will to assume his responsibilities."

"If other judicial employees find themselves incapable of doing much," the MPs added, "all they need to do is resign from their posts so they will not be considered false witnesses. Otherwise, they have to assume responsibility."

The statement added that assassinations targeting both political figures and civilians would persist, "as long as the truth behind prior crimes remains hidden."