Gemayel Marks 2nd Anniversary of Son Assassination
The Phalange Party on Sunday held celebrations to mark the second anniversary of the assassination of cabinet minister Pierre Gemayel.
"The path to unification is loyally to the nation," Phalange Party leader Amin Gemayel told a rally at Forum de Beyrouth to commemorate the murder of his son. "Loyalty is achieved by detaching (ourselves) from foreign powers."
Gemayel said Hizbullah arms are "rejected" in Lebanon, demanding the handover of Hizbullah weapons as well as those of Palestinian factions and extremists groups.
He criticized Hizbullah”s defense strategy, saying "What”s the use of looking into a defense strategy that will not lead to a radical solution."
Gemayel, however, said the "doors to change are open on condition they be carried out peacefully and democratically," adding: "We don”t fear military confrontations."
Gemayel called on the various Lebanese sides – allies and foes – to "find a settlement to our differences through constitutional means."
He vowed "not to change our alliances," adding that "their moderation is temporary and tactical while ours is strategic."