The leader of the Lebanese Forces, Samir Geagea, during his interview on MTV channel, on April 10, 2025. (Credit: Photo provided by LF's press office)
Suddenly, Lebanese Forces (LF) leader Samir Geagea changed his tone. Three months after helping elect President Joseph Aoun, Geagea has seized every opportunity to criticize the new administration, particularly its approach to disarming Hezbollah — an issue for which he, like the international community, is showing growing impatience.This escalation in tone can be explained, in part, by Geagea’s desire to position himself as the spearhead of the camp opposing Hezbollah, weakened by the latest war with Israel. The Maronite leader also appears intent on solidifying his status as a key local ally for several countries directly involved in the Lebanese file, beginning with Saudi Arabia and extending to the U.S. Geagea was, in fact, the only political leader to meet with U.S. Special Envoy for Lebanon Morgan Ortagus during her recent visit to...
Suddenly, Lebanese Forces (LF) leader Samir Geagea changed his tone. Three months after helping elect President Joseph Aoun, Geagea has seized every opportunity to criticize the new administration, particularly its approach to disarming Hezbollah — an issue for which he, like the international community, is showing growing impatience.This escalation in tone can be explained, in part, by Geagea’s desire to position himself as the spearhead of the camp opposing Hezbollah, weakened by the latest war with Israel. The Maronite leader also appears intent on solidifying his status as a key local ally for several countries directly involved in the Lebanese file, beginning with Saudi Arabia and extending to the U.S. Geagea was, in fact, the only political leader to meet with U.S. Special Envoy for Lebanon Morgan Ortagus during her recent...
