Geagea has proposed that ministers should cover compensations for the south using their personal funds

Samir Geagea, the leader of the Lebanese Forces, voiced criticism on Thursday regarding the government’s decision to allocate $10 million as compensation to residents in southern Lebanon affected by the Israeli bombardment.

In a statement on the X platform, previously known as Twitter, Geagea argued that the ministers who supported this compensation decision should be responsible for funding it from their own finances. He questioned the justification for rocket and artillery exchanges between Hezbollah and Israel, suggesting that these actions were not authorized by a majority of the Lebanese populace, who prioritize avoiding regional conflicts.

Further, Geagea highlighted that these exchanges do not genuinely support Gaza, as evidenced by the ongoing aggression there. He raised concerns about the impact of such conflicts on Gaza and suggested that Hezbollah’s actions in the south are primarily intended to maintain Iran’s involvement in the Arab-Israeli conflict.