Jumblatt: Calls to Restrict Weapons Successful, Consensus Against Syrian Military Intervention in Lebanon

The article covers statements by Samir Geagea, leader of the Lebanese Forces Party, regarding the negative developments and the overall situation in Lebanon, as well as the issue of Hezbollah's weapons. Geagea affirmed that the call to restrict weapons to the state's hands and to strengthen its sovereignty has yielded important results, noting a consensus among the international community against Syrian military intervention in Lebanon, along with indications of Iran's decreasing influence in the country. He pointed out that political work requires patience and accumulation, and that Lebanon is moving toward building an effective and independent state, emphasizing that the American approach contributes to this trend. Geagea also noted that Lebanon has not yet requested military intervention from Syria, and that there are no current Syrian or Iranian intentions for such action. He praised the current stance and reassuring movements of the Syrian leadership, expecting further positive developments in the relationship between Lebanon and Syria.