Geagea says 1701, 2024 agreement and govt. decisions call for disarmament across Lebanon
Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea on Wednesday responded to Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem’s speech, stressing that U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701, the 2024 ceasefire agreement and the Lebanese government’s decisions call for disarming Hezbollah across Lebanon and not only south of the Litani River.
“This clarification is only aimed at preserving your credibility, not more, not less,” Geagea added, addressing Qassem.
Hezbollah’s leader had reiterated Tuesday that “the November 27, 2024 agreement is exclusively for the South Litani area,” emphasizing that “Israel must withdraw and release the captives” and that “there is no danger” facing its northern settlements.
He added that the Lebanese state is in charge of removing Israel from Lebanon and that the 2024 ceasefire agreement cannot be replaced with a new agreement.
“After the implementation of the agreement, there can be an internal discussion among the Lebanese over all issues,” Qassem said.
Source: Naharnet
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