Sami Gemayel, a member of the Lebanese Kataeb Christian party, warned that Lebanon will not see peace or the return of displaced residents as long as Hezbollah's weapons and militia remain on Lebanese soil, according to Abu Ali Express. He also asserted that the US-Iran MOU is unrelated to Lebanon and serves only to protect Iran's interests there.
Sami Gemayel, a leader in the Lebanese Kataeb (Phalanges) Christian party, issued a stark warning Monday evening against the continued armed presence of Hezbollah in Lebanon. Speaking in a statement relayed by the Abu Ali Express outlet, Gemayel declared that the land will not be liberated, displaced residents will not return, and there will be no peace as long as militia weapons remain on Lebanese soil. He explicitly ruled out coexistence with Hezbollah, regardless of the outcome of ongoing talks external to Lebanon, and described the current moment as the potential 'end of the period of suffering.'
Gemayel also dismissed the emerging memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the United States and Iran, arguing it has no connection to Lebanon. According to his statement, Iran is using the agreement to preserve its personnel within Lebanon rather than to serve the country's interests. The warning reflects deep concern among Lebanon's Christian political camp that any U.S.-Iran deal will entrench Hezbollah's military-political power, echoing a sentiment the Zioneer previously reported among broader Lebanese sources.
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