Samir Geagea, leader of the Lebanese Forces party, has rejected a reported US proposal involving the entry of Syrian forces into Lebanon to help address the issue of Hezbollah, saying the idea has no Lebanese or Arab backing and is “not viable”. In remarks to Lebanese MTV, Geagea said no one agrees with what the US president has suggested regarding Syrian involvement in Lebanon to resolve the Hezbollah file. He said the rejection includes regional and international stakeholders concerned with the Lebanese situation. He added that Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa does not support the proposal, noting that he pursues a positive approach towards Lebanon. He also said that Saudi Arabia and other Arab states, as well as the Lebanese state […]]]>
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Geagea rejects US proposal on Syrian forces entering Lebanon over Hezbollah issue
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Samir Geagea, leader of the Lebanese Forces party, has rejected a reported US proposal for Syrian forces to enter Lebanon to address the issue of Hezbollah, stating that the idea lacks Lebanese and Arab backing and is not viable. Geagea noted that regional and international stakeholders, including Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Saudi Arabia, do not support the proposal. The rejection highlights the complexities of the Lebanese situation and the challenges in resolving the Hezbollah issue.