I call on Hezbollah and its leaders to give up their arms and to enter the world of politics to serve their country and people. We have to save the country from going in confrontation with the major powers of the world, which fight any terrorist state or organization that poses a threat to the world.

The state and the politicians have to step in to stop Hezbollah before it turns into a real target, not just on paper. They should convince Hassan Nasrallah and his aides to give up their arms and deliver them to the state, which is the only authority that is authorized to carry weapons. Hezbollah is now at a turning point, and we want a strong state, where weapons will be carried by the security forces only, not as we see in southern Lebanon, because of the presence of the elements of Hezbollah there.

Hezbollah has to give up its arms quickly, because we know that the UN has classified it as a terrorist organization, because it is an armed party and it has suspected links with al-Qaeda and Iran, which provides it with weapons and rockets. In Lebanon, we are seeking stability and security, and we do not want the armed manifestations to continue in the state, because that era has ended forever.

I strongly urge Hezbollah's groups to disarm, because they are considered Islamic groups and have dubbed themselves Hezbollah. If they are Islamic groups, why do they carry weapons? Islam does not call for taking up arms and killing people. They are supposed to promote peace among people, and not incite sedition and religious and sectarian racism, as well as the creation of separate groups to fight one another, promoting massacres, killings and sabotage. I wonder why all this happens among the people of the one Muslim nation, and why they take up weapons against one another. Isn’t it better to build a nation based on monotheism and the advancement of the Islamic nation again, in order to have access to the best examples and images, to prove to the world that Muslims are peaceful people, and that they are not terrorists or criminals and they do not seek killing, bombings, sabotage, slaughter or damage to all humanity? Why all this? Where are the teachings of Islam, which recommends love and tolerance? Where are the Muslims who create solidarity among themselves? Where are we in all this? I say to Hezbollah, who claims Islam, that Lebanon is a peaceful and free country, and the world rejects what is happening there in terms of killing, sabotage and bombing. It has been a country of tourism for decades, and is considered to be one of the most beautiful countries. Why all this vandalism? Why don’t we turn to promoting the good, instead of the evil ways? It is safer to extend hands of peace and refrain from taking up arms, which have claimed the blood of many innocent people who were not guilty of anything. Isn’t it time for disarmament to stop the flow of innocent blood that stains your hands?

It is essential that the Lebanese government take real measures in terms of the disarmament of the militias that are planted in the country and involve them in the political process for many reasons. On the one hand, weapons will be confined only to the state and to people who are authorized by the state. On the other hand, I think that the bearing of arms by the militias and their members who are spread in streets will not bring security and stability to the country. This will also be the cause of arousing a lot of trouble and will reflect a negative image at the same time. In fact, the latter reflects a huge underdevelopment and a weakness on the part of the Lebanese government. Indeed, Lebanon is a cultivated and civilized country, and we do not want the presence of such armed groups in the country, since Lebanon is not an underdeveloped country like Somalia and other countries. The latter are still not enjoying the culture that exists in Lebanon till now. Therefore, armed militias, if they are really national movements and parties that care for the interest of Lebanon, must give up these weapons voluntarily, so that all people will be equal. Otherwise, other parties and movements have the right to bear arms, as they are no different from the armed Hezbollah and Amal Movements. Thus, I believe that it is high time for disarming the militias, to destroy their weapons and to control the borders with neighboring countries, so as to prevent the smuggling of weapons to these movements and parties.

The people who defeated Israel in 2006 are not a weak people… The people who paid the price for all the Arab conflicts on their land are not a weak people… The Lebanese people are peaceful and they have never thought of assaulting their neighbors. Hence, we wish that those who accuse the Lebanese people of weakness would show us the achievements of their country at the level of the Arab-Israeli conflict and freedoms and democracy. Thanks.

I support the idea of making Beirut free of weapons and of the Zionist elements as well. I am against weapons being directed at the internal parties, and I oppose the militias and provocative acts. Nevertheless, I am also against the disgraceful U.S. interference in all of our affairs. If the USA wishes this country well, then why does it refrain from providing its army with the latest weapons, so it can face any aggression on its territory? I am for the constructive policy, but will my rights be guaranteed in the invaded Shab‘a Farms and on the water of the Litani River? I may oppose the weapons of Hezbollah that were used in the internal affairs, but I will never seek the help of the Western and Zionist weapons to direct them against a Muslim, regardless of his sect. if you asked me about the solution, then my answer is that some people take millions of Lebanese pounds, even after their resignation, to answer such a question! Is there anyone who can monitor or ask him? No, all the Lebanese citizens, including me, have to pay for him, to watch him build palaces and buy luxurious cars to show off his power through the convoys, and then defend him and fight for his victory or get dragged into sectarian fights?!!! No, if he considers me so cheap, I realize my value in the sight of this beloved homeland. I love this land more than I love myself. So, beware of falling into the trap of sectarian strife that will destroy everything, and always remember that it is a Zionist conspiracy.

The issue of the increase and spread of arms in the streets has become an uncivilized matter and reflects a very bad image of the country before the developed countries and peoples. It has become an old-fashioned way of thinking, as men are not evaluated by taking up arms, as is common in our Arab countries. There are several ways to prevent people from carrying arms and the spread of weapons in the streets. One of these ways is preventing the smuggling of weapons into the country, to get rid of the source of supply, and then increasing cultural programs that show the risk of possessing weapons and showing that there is no need for citizens to carry weapons, because that is exclusively the role of the state and its security forces. After that, citizens could be invited to hand over their weapons, and then areas can be searched for weapons frequently, in order to find any cache that was not found by the security forces during the first search. The weapons found are then gathered and confiscated, not to be stored but to be destroyed, because we no longer need them.

After Hezbollah was identified as a terrorist movement, I think that its officials must be aware of the danger of the situation. In fact, they need to hand over their weapons to the government, so it can get rid of them, and draw themselves and their country away from their threat, that is if Hezbollah is a truly patriotic movement that wants the wellbeing of the country. Indeed, if the members of Hezbollah still buy missiles secretly, they will cause the country to have a big problem with the international community. Thus, the government must ask Hezbollah to hand over its weapons, become a civil, unarmed movement and stop hiding, rather than claiming that they are protecting the country, and that if they give up their weapons, the country will be lost and the neighboring countries will exploit it.