Samir Geagea during his speech in Maarab, on the occasion of the annual mass in memory of his group's martyrs. (Credit: Geagea's X account @DrSamirGeagea)
“Tomorrow is ours.” This was the slogan Samir Geagea, head of the Lebanese Forces (LF), chose for this year’s memorial mass honoring his party’s “martyrs.” As Hezbollah — having joined the war in Gaza alongside Hamas under the banner of a united pro-Iranian front — looks to strengthen its local and regional position through the conflict, the Christian leader delivered a clear message to his main domestic rival: “At the end of the war, everyone will feel compelled to support our vision of state-building because everyone wants stability in Lebanon, which guarantees security for all, both inside and outside the country.” He added, “Only a strong republic can ensure this stability, and we are the builders of this strong republic,” referring to the name of the LF parliamentary bloc.However, Geagea distanced himself from accusations that he...
“Tomorrow is ours.” This was the slogan Samir Geagea, head of the Lebanese Forces (LF), chose for this year’s memorial mass honoring his party’s “martyrs.” As Hezbollah — having joined the war in Gaza alongside Hamas under the banner of a united pro-Iranian front — looks to strengthen its local and regional position through the conflict, the Christian leader delivered a clear message to his main domestic rival: “At the end of the war, everyone will feel compelled to support our vision of state-building because everyone wants stability in Lebanon, which guarantees security for all, both inside and outside the country.” He added, “Only a strong republic can ensure this stability, and we are the builders of this strong republic,” referring to the name of the LF parliamentary bloc.However, Geagea distanced himself...
