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Bassil in Monte Carlo on Israel Peace and Weapons
The article discusses Gebran Bassil, the head of the Free Patriotic Movement, and his stance on Lebanon’s relations with Hezbollah and negotiations with Israel. It affirms that the relationship with Hezbollah depends on Lebanon’s interests and that weapons are solely in the hands of the state, rejecting foreign intervention and non-Lebanese conflicts. Bassil clarified that the solution to the Hezbollah weapons issue can only come through internal Lebanese consensus, rejecting reliance on external force to disarm the party. He emphasized that the understanding with Hezbollah is a defensive cooperation, not an offensive one, and that disagreements arose when this principle was violated. Bassil underscored the necessity of adhering to Lebanon’s sovereignty and unity, noting that UNIFIL forces remain to prevent tension on the borders. He called for an end to Israeli violations of Lebanese territory and condemned Israeli practices in the south. He stated that internal solutions and Lebanese consensus are the only ways to address the weapons issue, warning against foreign interference and external meddling. Regarding negotiations with Israel, he stressed that peace is possible if Lebanon’s rights are guaranteed. He pointed out that current agreements do not secure these rights and emphasized that sovereignty decisions must be exclusively in the hands of the Lebanese state. Bassil affirmed that the Lebanese Army and security agencies have achieved military institutional unity, and that the president should initiate comprehensive defensive strategies, avoiding the marginalization of either the army or Hezbollah. He reiterated commitment to Lebanon's unity and the importance of preserving its territory, viewing Lebanon’s land as expanding through its diaspora. This aligns with his call to safeguard sovereignty and internal stability.
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