LF toughens rhetoric but keeps dialogue open with Aoun and Salam

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The leader of the Lebanese Forces, Samir Geagea, carrying the party's torch in Meerab, on September 6, 2026, photo provided by the LF. Add as preferred on Google The Lebanese Forces (LF) has indeed adopted a tougher tone, particularly since the seizure of the Hezbollah weapons shipment in Dahr al-Baidar. They went so far as to boycott the latest Cabinet meeting in protest against the fact that the case has not been referred to the Judicial Council. However, with the largest parliamentary and ministerial blocs, the LF is keen to keep channels of communication open with the president and the prime minister. This is a way of adapting to the political realities in Lebanon and the region, given that there is currently no credible alternative to the government in power, particularly since the region’s future appears uncertain following electoral shifts in the United States and Israel.L’Orient-Le Jour learned that dialogue continues between the LF and the two top leading figures in power, despite... You have reached your article limit.Stay informed as events unfold across a region in flux.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook

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