Beirut: Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea emphasized that the commemoration of the 51st anniversary of the 1975 civil war should transcend mere rhetoric and focus on deriving actionable insights. He noted, "lamenting the past or praising national unity will not be of real benefit, as the key lies in drawing lessons and conclusions."
According to National News Agency - Lebanon, Geagea issued a statement highlighting that the primary cause of the 1975 war was the state's procrastination and hesitation since the mid-1960s, along with its failure to implement necessary security measures and ultimately protect its citizens. This failure, he asserted, resulted in significant segments of the Lebanese population coming into direct conflict with armed groups that operated outside the state's authority.
Geagea further connected past events to current challenges, warning that the most significant threat to civil peace today is the inability of political leaders and state institutions to decisively enforce security. He stressed the importance of taking responsibility and acting without hesitation or justification to maintain peace.
"God willing, we will all draw the necessary lessons from the 1975 war to avoid any similar recurrence in the near nor distant future," Geagea expressed hopefully.