Head of political parties and Christian alliances in Lebanon Call for the United States And the Western alliance stepped in and deployed deterrence forces to permanently topple Hezbollah.
In an interview with Fox News Digital, Ibrahim Mrad, Chairman of the Universal Syriac Union Party and Secretary General of the Lebanese Christian Alliance, said now is the time for the United States to united kingdom and Germany will send troops in coordination with the United Nations and together with the Lebanese Army Eventually, the Iran-backed terrorist group was disbanded.
“If that (is) delayed, the mullahs will gain more power again. And that will no longer be possible. (to overthrow Hezbollah),” Mrad said through a translator, referring to the leader of the Islamic Republic. It is led by Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Mourners raised their hands and shouted slogans during a funeral procession for a Hezbollah fighter killed in an Israeli attack in Beirut’s southern suburbs. Lebanon, September 9, September 21, 2024. (Press Association)
Israel warns that it will continue directly after Lebanon. If the ceasefire with Hezbollah collapses
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz claimed earlier this month that Hezbollah had been “defeated” in Lebanon after more than a month of targeted attacks aimed at destroying the terrorist group’s stronghold. southern lebanon and in the capital Beirut Most of them are on the outskirts of Dahiyeh.
Then a shaky 13-point ceasefire was agreed between Israel and Hezbollah late last month. which largely ended the strike. This is despite the fact that both sides have been charging attacks from time to time.
But reports this month suggest that U.S. intelligence officials Hezbollah is believed to be supported by Iran. Didn’t take any action. to dismantle its military operations in Lebanon This is a key pillar of the agreement. And it is likely that Hezbollah will attempt to rebuild its forces and arsenal.
Lebanese Syrian Catholic Boy Scouts carry a statue of the Virgin Mary during a procession to commemorate the Month of the Virgin Mary in a Christian neighborhood of Beirut on May 27, 2016. The Syrian Catholic Church belongs to the See of Antioch. and expand the foundation back To the origins of Christianity in the Levant (Photo by PATRICK BAZ/AFP via Getty Images)
It is reported that US intelligence agencies It shows that Hezbollah continues to recruit for its ranks. This was despite heavy attacks from Israel throughout November. There are reports that it is attempting to arm itself through domestic production as well as attempting to smuggle goods through Syria. Although it is unclear how these efforts have been affected by the deteriorating situation in neighboring countries in recent weeks.
said the Christian Coalition, led by Mrad. During the meeting at the head office in Beirut’s Achrafieh neighborhood earlier this month. that they do not believe the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah will last; Therefore, they called on the Lebanese parliamentarians to request the deployment of international forces amid “Anticipated Failure of the Ceasefire Agreement”
Ibrahim Mrad, Chairman of the Syrian International Union Party and Party Secretary 1 Dec. 6 September 2024.
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Mrad explained to Fox News Digital that according to his estimates, about 70% of the country does not support Hezbollah. The government and military are not strong enough to completely dismantle terrorist groups. or to prevent future threats to Israel. This is a situation that risks a repeat of past failures.
Previous international agreements under UN Resolution 1559, signed in 2004, and Resolution 1701, signed in 2006, called for disarmament and the disbandment of armed groups. all and to send United Nations and Lebanese forces to the south of the country to stop Hezbollah from gaining ground. Occupation in the Israeli border area Both resolutions failed to be realized.
Smoke rises after an Israeli airstrike on Dahiyeh in Beirut’s southern suburbs. Lebanon On Monday 11 Nov. 25 September 2024. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein)
“We know that in this situation The Lebanese army cannot use Resolution 1559 to force Hezbollah to[lay down]their arms,” Mrad told Fox News Digital through a translator. “That is why we are calling for help from the United Nations. They can come in and abide by those two resolutions… (But) we want Americans, Germans and British in these forces.”
Fox News Digital could not immediately reach the State Department for comment on Lebanon’s contact with the United States. Regarding the request to send US troops?
Concerns in Beirut that the ceasefire will fail are compounded by threats raised by the Israeli defense minister this week that Jerusalem will no longer differentiate between Lebanon and Hezbollah. If terrorist groups violate the agreement
United Nations Temporary Force convoy in Lebanon Vehicles travel through the Marjayoun area of southern Lebanon Dec. 4, 2024, during a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. (Getty Images)
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When asked about the warning issued by Katz last week, The Lebanese Christian leader said this approach would be A “mistake” that could turn the tide against Jerusalem
“If they do that The Lebanese people will oppose Israel. As I said before. Most people oppose Hezbollah now. It is not anti-Israel,” he said.
“If they target (civilians), that would be a mistake,” he added. Noting that he does not believe Jerusalem will actually begin to pursue non-Hezbollah targets.
