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Samir Geagea, leader of the Lebanese Forces, has intensified his call for the Lebanese state to assert sole authority over all weaponry. He emphasizes that a genuine state cannot exist without a monopoly on arms, criticizing Hezbollah’s independent military actions as undermining national sovereignty. Geagea argues that Hezbollah’s unilateral decisions have drawn Lebanon into conflicts that do not serve its …

Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea has strongly criticized recent declarations from Hezbollah leaders, particularly their refusal to disarm while Israeli troops remain stationed in South Lebanon. Geagea expressed concern that these public statements undermine Lebanon’s credibility and tarnish its international image, especially after commitments made under a November ceasefire agreement. Hezbollah officials, including Sheikh Naim Qassem, have maintained that disarmament …

Deputy U.S. Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus openly dismissed recent remarks made by Hezbollah’s deputy leader Sheikh Naim Qassem, who once again rejected the idea of disarming the group. In response to a translated excerpt from Qassem’s speech shared on social media, Ortagus replied with a single word: yawn — a clear sign of her disregard for …

Hezbollah political bureau member Mahmoud Qmati reaffirmed the group’s alignment with President Joseph Aoun’s positions, stating that their coordination remains intact. He addressed his earlier comments about “severing the hand that reaches for the resistance’s arms,” clarifying that this response was aimed at political rhetoric from rival Lebanese factions, which he described as provocative. Qmati emphasized that some internal forces …

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun announced on Monday that the country remains committed to critical reforms and the eventual disarmament of Hezbollah. He revealed that preparations are underway to establish a comprehensive national security strategy, with discussions expected to begin in the near future. Speaking on the sensitive issue of Hezbollah’s weapons, Aoun emphasized that Lebanon needs both time and stability …

Thousands of supporters have converged on Beirut to attend the funeral of Hezbollah’s long-standing leader, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike on September 27, 2024. The funeral is scheduled for February 23, 2025, at Beirut’s main sports stadium. Nasrallah, a pivotal figure in Hezbollah for over three decades, was instrumental in shaping the group into a …

Both Hezbollah and the Amal Movement have retained four ministerial positions in the new government, but they had agreed on the selection of a fifth in coordination with President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam, *Nidaa al-Watan* added. The point is, that fifth minister has not yet been agreed upon, yet Hezbollah and Amal insist that their suggestions regarding …

Hezbollah’s parliamentary bloc leader, MP Mohammad Raad, emphasized the critical importance of the Syrian people’s right to self-determination. Raad pointed out that the regime change in Syria was not a spontaneous event but rather a consequence of a well-coordinated effort by regional and international powers aiming to alter the authority in the country. In his article for al-Akhbar newspaper, Raad …