Geagea: Hochstein Proposals Violate Sovereignty, Gov’t Must Enforce Resolution 1559

Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea on Wednesday urged the government to publicly affirm its commitment to U.N. resolutions, particularly Resolution 1559, to prevent the situation in Lebanon from worsening. He also expressed concerns that some of the proposals by U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein infringe on Lebanon’s sovereignty.

In an interview with Al-Arabiya, Geagea stated that “the ongoing conflict in Lebanon is essentially between Israel and Iran,” and called on the government to actively implement U.N. Resolutions 1559, 1680, and 1701, rather than simply committing to them.

Geagea criticized Speaker Nabih Berri and caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, accusing them of resisting the implementation of Resolutions 1559 and 1680, and only making superficial efforts regarding Resolution 1701. He stressed that this is no time for political maneuvering and urged the government to fulfill the terms of the Taif Agreement.

“Lebanon is at a critical juncture, and we need courageous and decisive action,” Geagea emphasized. He also revealed that both Berri and Mikati are reluctant to demand that Hezbollah disarm, and shared that he had advised the prime minister months ago to confront Hezbollah and warn them about the potential for war.

Geagea further suggested that had the Lebanese Army been positioned at the border, Israel might not have launched its attacks on Lebanon.