Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati responded to the recent accusations made by Samir Geagea, the leader of the Lebanese Forces. In a press conference earlier today, Geagea accused the government of “high treason” regarding recent events on the country’s southern border.
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The statement, released by Mikati’s office, denied the allegations, stating that while Geagea has the right to express his “opinions and play the role of the opposition,” he has no right to make “baseless judgments” and use legal and constitutional terms lightly.
The statement directly challenged Geagea’s claim, asking, “If he considers there is an easy solution, why hasn’t it been executed, and why are long-pending issues unresolved?” It further accused him of “theorizing from a distance” without regard for the government’s delicate circumstances.
“All political leaders, both loyalists and opponents, must cooperate and support each other during these difficult times,” the statement concluded, “instead of repeating positions and making accusations that only widen the rift between the Lebanese people.”
