Geagea: We are against any dialogue table seating Hezbollah, SSNP and FPM officials

He noted that Change and Reform bloc MP Michel Aoun had said in 2003 that he would not convene with those who hold illegal arms. "It seems that Aoun has  changed his positions for electoral gains," Geagea cynically said.           

The LF chief said that the dialogue has not been able to stop one assassination since the wave of  political murders broke out, pointing that "it is understandable that dialogue not yield results but it should at least come up with answers regarding assassinations."

Geagea said that during previous dialogue sessions, all parties presented their draft on a defense strategy except Hezbollah.

"The national talks were set up to discuss the issue of Hezbollah's extra-state arms and a defense strategy...but the latter refuses to even bring it up on the table for discussions, accusing anyone who addresses the issue with espionage, or with serving Israeli-American interests".

The LF chief described the dialogue table as a cover up to all security incidents occurring in the country, noting that "the call of the president is dear to us, hence why we are being so direct with our statements today."