Geagea Meets Aoun, Urges State Action Over Hezbollah Decisions

Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea met with President Joseph Aoun, stressing that Lebanon must move beyond its current state of uncertainty. Geagea emphasized that a functioning state is essential for progress, including Israel's withdrawal from the south and the commencement of reconstruction efforts.

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Lebanon cannot remain in limbo.

Following the meeting at Baabda, Geagea reiterated the necessity of a unified national structure. "We cannot accomplish anything without a truly functioning state in Lebanon, and this requires a single army and one unified armed force," he stated. He urged President Aoun to continue pursuing a framework agreement, acknowledging its imperfections but highlighting its current necessity in the absence of alternatives to negotiation.

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We cannot accomplish anything without a truly functioning state in Lebanon, and this requires a single army and one unified armed force.

Geagea also addressed the "Islamabad track," characterizing it as a matter of U.S. and Iranian interests rather than Lebanese ones. He suggested it reflects Iran's efforts to maintain its influence in Lebanon, perpetuating a cycle of instability. He encouraged support for the state's initiatives, countering accusations and emphasizing that all citizens, including Shiites, should align with the state to secure their rights.

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None of us is in love with this agreement, but at present, we have no alternative but negotiations.

MTV reported that the private meeting between Aoun and Geagea, held after a larger gathering with the Strong Republic bloc, was positive. This suggests a potential alignment or at least constructive dialogue between the two leaders on critical national issues.

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Hezbollah doesn't get to decide what the state should do.