Gemayel to LBCI: Lebanon's right to solely armed army must be affirmed, warns of risks in partial implementation of Resolution 1701

Lebanon News
03-07-2024 | 14:50
High views
Share
LBCI
Share
LBCI
Whatsapp
facebook
Twitter
Messenger
telegram
telegram
print
Gemayel to LBCI: Lebanon's right to solely armed army must be affirmed, warns of risks in partial implementation of Resolution 1701
Whatsapp
facebook
Twitter
Messenger
telegram
telegram
print
2min
Gemayel to LBCI: Lebanon's right to solely armed army must be affirmed, warns of risks in partial implementation of Resolution 1701

The leader of the Lebanese Kataeb Party, Samy Gemayel, said that Lebanon's right to have its weapons solely in the hands of the Lebanese army must be affirmed. 

In an interview with LBCI's "Hiwar Al Marhala" talk show, he warned that Resolution 1701 could be detrimental to Lebanon if partially implemented, leaving Hezbollah armed.

Gemayel stated, "The Kataeb Party do not know surrender. We will defend our rights, our people, and our history."
 
He added, ''In the current conflict, we believe the Lebanese must have representation at the negotiating table.''

''Hezbollah's problem is that it seeks control and dominance over Lebanon, and it needs its weapons to achieve that,'' Gemayel continued.

He expressed, ''We are deeply sympathetic towards the Palestinians, but Hezbollah's support has demonstrated its aim to promote resistance in the Islamic world.''
 
Gemayel explained that if Hezbollah's goal were truly to liberate Palestine, it would have engaged with Hamas against Israel on October 7th.
 
He added, ''Israel does not want war, and neither does Hezbollah. However, once a missile lands in a place where it must not, we risk being drawn into war.''
 
''The attack on Bkerki was driven by its core political position, which is to defend Lebanon's sovereignty,'' he stated.
 
Gemayel remarked, ''We refrained from visiting Bkerki due to security concerns. When Gebran Bassil criticized us, we reminded him that we have been the target of security threats, not him.''
 

Lebanon News

Samy Gemayel

Kataeb Party

LBCI

Lebanon

Resolution 1701

Army

Weapons

LBCI Next
Source close to Hezbollah says Israel strike targeted Palestinian affairs official
Recommended For You
d-none hideMe
LBCI
Lebanon News
08:09

Cabinet meets to discuss sovereignty measures and November ceasefire arrangements

LBCI
Lebanon News
08:00

French and Lebanese armies uncover tunnel network with weapons cache near Blue Line

LBCI
Lebanon News
07:49

Congressman Darrell Issa: Lebanon entering 'a new dawn,' stability must be supported

LBCI
Middle East News
07:02

A series of meetings with PM Nawaf Salam: Negotiations with Cyprus on the suffering of patients and pharmacists

Subscribe to our VOD
SUBSCRIBE
Our visitors readings
d-none hideMe
LBCI
Lebanon News
2025-06-13

MEA cancels flights to Jordan and Iraq, reroutes others through safe airspace

LBCI
Israel-Gaza War Updates
06:34

Israel's Netanyahu to convene security meeting on expanding Gaza war

LBCI
Lebanon News
2025-07-28

Fairuz arrives at church in Bikfaya for final farewell to son Ziad Rahbani: Video

LBCI
Middle East News
2025-07-19

Saudi Prince Al-Walid bin Khaled bin Talal dies after 20 years in coma

Videos
d-none hideMe
LBCI
Lebanon News
2025-07-15

Pregnant journalist Petra Abou Haidar attacked in road rage assault

LBCI
Lebanon News
2025-07-01

Massive fire erupts at unregulated dumpsite in Bchannine, Zgharta district

LBCI
Lebanon News
2025-06-10

Clash between Lebanese Army and residents of Deir Qanoun Al Nahr results in injuries (Video)

LBCI
Lebanon News
2025-06-04

Mexico dedicates garden around Lebanese Emigrant Statue in Beirut to mark 80 years of diplomatic ties

LBCI
Lebanon News
2025-05-19

President Aoun to seek Egyptian support for Lebanese Army in detecting explosives and tunnels

LBCI
Lebanon News
2025-05-15

LBCI Exclusive: US steps up pressure on Hezbollah, Morgan Ortagus details sanctions and vision for Lebanon's future

LBCI
Lebanon News
2025-05-11

Kuwait rolls out official welcome for Lebanon's President Aoun – video

LBCI
Lebanon News
2025-05-11

Security incidents temporarily disrupt voting in several Akkar and Minieh-Danniyeh centers

LBCI
News Bulletin Reports
2025-05-09

EU ambassador says 'we are not just donors, but genuine partners to Lebanon': Insights from exclusive LBCI interview

Most read
d-none hideMe
24 hours
7 days
Month
LBCI
Lebanon News
15:31

Israeli airstrikes target valleys in South Lebanon

LBCI
News Bulletin Reports
12:43

Countdown to confrontation: Lebanon's Cabinet braces for disarmament showdown

LBCI
Lebanon News
14:27

FPM calls for Hezbollah to hand over weapons to Lebanese Army, blames Israel for delays

LBCI
Lebanon News
08:21

Hezbollah: Nawaf Salam’s government committed ‘major sin,’ will treat decision as ‘nonexistent’

LBCI
Lebanon News
09:08

Amal Movement criticizes Lebanese government, calls for focus on ceasefire and national unity

LBCI
News Bulletin Reports
12:52

Hezbollah’s arsenal through the years: A historical overview of its rise and impact

LBCI
Lebanon News
05:02

Amal-Hezbollah sources to LBCI: Leaning toward participation in upcoming session amid ongoing consultations

LBCI
News Bulletin Reports
12:54

Tom Barrack’s roadmap seeks to end Hezbollah armament, restore Lebanese state control—the details

Download now the LBCI mobile app
To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world
Google Play
App Store
Download now the LBCI mobile app
We use
cookies
We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.
Accept
Learn More