Samy Gemayel to L’Orient-Le Jour: Hezbollah lacks the means to provoke internal clashes

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Kataeb leader MP Samy Gemayel delivers a speech on April 12, 2025. (Credit: @LebaneseKataeb/X)

Add as preferred on Google For Samy Gemayel, referring the case of the Hezbollah weapons shipment seized at Dahr al-Baidar to the Court of Justice is the main battle ahead, amid fears of renewed regional war and intense polarization over the militia’s arsenal. While Hezbollah threatens an “explosion,” the Kataeb leader sees this as nothing more than a bluff. Here's our interview with Samy Gemayel.By indefinitely postponing a referral to the Court of Justice, the political authorities have chosen to kick the can down the road in the Dahr al-Baidar explosives case. Did you raise this issue during your meeting that same day with President Joseph Aoun?First, I’d like to remind you that it was Justice Minister Adel Nassar (Kataeb) who originally proposed referring the case to the Court of Justice. We believe this court has jurisdiction over all matters... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.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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