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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 …

In a press meeting on Friday, the Lebanese Forces leader, Samir Geagea, was keen to underline the dividing line between responsible political parties and those acting irresponsibly. He believed that all political parties should not be regarded as equal, and doing so would definitely nullify the very meaning of political governance. Geagea commented on an ongoing debate going on, with …

Hezbollah’s Coordination and Liaison Unit leader, Wafiq Safa, stated on Sunday that his group does not hold a “veto” power over the potential election of Army chief Joseph Aoun as president. He clarified that the only veto held by Hezbollah concerns Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea, whom they consider a source of conflict and destruction for Lebanon. Safa also asserted …

Jebran Bassil, the leader of the Free Patriotic Movement, has issued a warning to Hezbollah regarding its support for Army Chief Joseph Aoun in the presidential race, according to reports from local media outlet al-Jadeed. Bassil reportedly informed both Hezbollah and the Amal Movement that he would back Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea for the presidency, but only if they …

Hezbollah is currently in a weakened state and unable to defend former Syrian President Bashar Assad from the rapid insurgency that removed him from power. With Assad’s departure, Hezbollah, a militant group based in Lebanon, finds itself in an even more compromised position. The group suffered significant losses during a 14-month conflict with Israel. The fall of Assad, who had …

Samir Geagea, leader of the Lebanese Forces, expressed his congratulations to the Lebanese people following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria. He emphasized that for the past five decades, the Assad family rule had been the primary obstacle to establishing a stable state in Lebanon. Geagea noted that no matter what comes next in Syria, it would not …

Jebran Bassil, the leader of the Free Patriotic Movement, expressed his support for Hezbollah in defending Lebanon but emphasized that he does not support putting the country at risk. He called for the full enforcement of the ceasefire with Israel and urged Lebanon to avoid getting involved in regional conflicts. In a televised interview, Bassil acknowledged that Lebanon has lost …