Geagea criticizes government’s stance on Hezbollah, pushes for sovereign decisions

Lebanese Forces Party leader, Samir Geagea, on Friday emphasized the importance of implementing UN Resolution 1701 during a press conference in Maarab, asserting that doing so would significantly improve the current situation. However, the LF chief criticized the government's passive role, accusing it of merely echoing Hezbollah's actions rather than prioritizing Lebanon's national interest. He also condemned Hezbollah's activities on the border, arguing that they serve Iran's strategic goals rather than supporting Gaza. Geagea went on to urge Lebanese citizens to consider the current state of affairs when voting in the upcoming elections and called for the term "illegal Syrian presence" to be used instead of "refugee" or "displacement." He demanded that the government adopt a sovereign stance on the Syrian issue and collaborate with international organizations to halt aid to those deemed illegal residents. In the context of the ongoing tensions, Geagea expressed concerns about Hezbollah's potential intern al actions, drawing parallels to the events of May 7, 2008. He affirmed that his relationship with the Progressive Socialist Party remains cordial despite differences in certain positions. Additionally, Geagea criticized the government for its handling of the situation in southern Lebanon, holding it responsible for the casualties there and insisting that the Lebanese people did not elect Hezbollah but rather a parliamentary majority. Regarding the presidential file, Geagea urged undecided MPs to express their convictions. On the matter of Pascal Sleiman's case, the LF leader highlighted the need to uncover the underlying motives behind the assassination, as current investigations have only addressed minor details. Source : National news agency - Lebanon