Lebanese politician says Shi’ite community is victim of Hezbollah, calls for ‘intifada’ - report
L’Orient Today reported that Gemayel suggested the Shi’ite population was being held hostage to Hezbollah and there should, therefore, be an “intifada” (uprising) against the group.
Kataeb leader Sami Gemayel has called for the Lebanese Shi'ite community to carry out an "intifada" against Hezbollah, according to Lebanese media reports. Gemayel argued that there is no solution to the conflict that Lebanon could solve on its own, highlighting the need for external intervention. This statement came just days before it was reported that third nations would monitor and verify the disarmament of Hezbollah.
While Gemayel supports the US-backed peace framework for Beirut and Jerusalem, he emphasized that the situation also depends on wider regional developments, particularly Iran. He noted that Hezbollah, backed by Iran and loyal to the ayatollah, will continue to act on Tehran's instructions, making Lebanon's situation contingent on broader regional developments.
Gemayel expressed concern for the Shi'ite community, viewing them as victims of Hezbollah. He attempted to engage with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri to discuss a separation between the community and Hezbollah, but Berri, who is closely allied with Hezbollah, quickly dismissed the idea. Berri, as the leader of the Amal Movement, has been bolstered by Hezbollah's support.
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