The leader of the Lebanese Forces, Samir Geagea, during an interview with AFP at his residence in Meerab, on Oct. 7, 2025. (Credit: Joseph Eid/AFP)
The Lebanese state now officially considers Hezbollah’s weapons illegal, breaks with Iran, is drawing closer to Arab and Western countries, and is even engaging in direct negotiations with Israel. In short, the Lebanese Forces (LF) political line, long seen as divisive, now appears broadly shared.This could have been a moment of triumph for the party, yet it remains on the sidelines of this historic moment. This is reflected in the exclusion of Foreign Affairs Minister Joe Rajji from direct talks with Israel, which are almost entirely led by President Joseph Aoun, albeit with the minister’s public support. While Aoun speaks almost daily, LF Leader Samir Geagea has kept a lower media profile in recent weeks.To make matters worse, the party also appears constrained by Saudi Arabia, which does not want a full normalization between Beirut...
The Lebanese state now officially considers Hezbollah’s weapons illegal, breaks with Iran, is drawing closer to Arab and Western countries, and is even engaging in direct negotiations with Israel. In short, the Lebanese Forces (LF) political line, long seen as divisive, now appears broadly shared.This could have been a moment of triumph for the party, yet it remains on the sidelines of this historic moment. This is reflected in the exclusion of Foreign Affairs Minister Joe Rajji from direct talks with Israel, which are almost entirely led by President Joseph Aoun, albeit with the minister’s public support. While Aoun speaks almost daily, LF Leader Samir Geagea has kept a lower media profile in recent weeks.To make matters worse, the party also appears constrained by Saudi Arabia, which does not want a full normalization between...
