Sami Gemayel, a senior Lebanese Christian parliamentarian from the Kataeb party, declared that regardless of the outcome of US-Iran negotiations, most Lebanese across all sects refuse to go back and will not remain hostages of Hezbollah, according to Abu Ali Express.
Sami Gemayel, a senior Lebanese Christian lawmaker and member of the Kataeb party, stated Tuesday evening that the majority of Lebanese, from all sects, are unwilling to revert to the status quo and refuse to remain hostages of Hezbollah — regardless of the outcome of ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States. His remarks, reported by Abu Ali Express, come amid a broader political debate in Lebanon over Hezbollah's role and influence, as the group faces domestic pressure following its weakened position in the aftermath of the 2024 war with Israel.
Gemayel's statement echoes his earlier warnings — as The Zioneer reported on June 22 — that the US-Iran memorandum of understanding has nothing to do with Lebanon and only serves to protect Hezbollah, which he said is ruining the country. He has also asserted that peace and the return of displaced residents will not be achieved as long as Hezbollah's weapons remain on Lebanese soil.
The remarks reflect growing frustration among Lebanese Christians and other groups with Hezbollah's dominance, particularly as diplomatic efforts involving the US, Iran, and Lebanon intensify. Gemayel's characterization of Lebanese citizens as 'hostages' of Hezbollah aligns with his party's long-standing opposition to the militia's armed presence and its entanglement in regional conflicts. The statement is unverified from other independent sources.
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