The Council of Maronite Bishops on Wednesday criticized the various political leaders for not cooperating in order to get Lebanon out of its ordeal.

"The general atmosphere prevailing in Lebanon is not one of cooperation among the various parties in order to get the country out of its ordeal," a statement at the end of the Bishops' monthly meeting said.

It said the latest bomb attack in Tripoli was "evidence that those looking for evil for Lebanon are still active."