Free Patriotic Movement
Coverage of Free Patriotic Movement in the Nexus archive.
- Netanyahu claims Israel protects Christians after Israeli attacks hit churches in Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed in a Fox News interview that Christian villages in Lebanon have requested Israeli annexation for protection against Hezbollah, despite evidence of Israeli forces damaging churches and Christian sites in Lebanon. The article highlights incidents such as the destruction of a convent in Yaroun and a soldier smashing a Jesus statue, with no evidence provided for Netanyahu's assertions.
- President says Lebanon faces ‘fateful choice’ over state authority
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun warned the country faces a critical choice between establishing state authority under the rule of law or remaining under militia control. Gebran Bassil, leader of the Free Patriotic Movement, criticized Hezbollah's actions but blamed Israel for past conflicts and current tensions, as political divisions deepen and Israel issues displacement warnings in southern Lebanon.