Shots Fired at Geagea’s Maarab Residence as Suleiman Urges Need to Capture Assailants
إقرأ هذا الخبر بالعربية
Unknown assailants opened fire at the Maarab residence of Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea on Wednesday, announced the LF media department in a statement.
The security personnel at the residence immediately headed to the scene where they found empty bullet shells belonging to a 12.7 sniper rifle, it said.
Contacts were made with the concerned security forces and investigations in the incident have been launched.
President Michel Suleiman later held talks with Interior Minister Marwan Charbel and Army Commander General Jean Qahwaji to follow up on the shooting.
He demanded that efforts “be intensified to uncover the perpetrator and thwart all attempts to create strife in Lebanon.”
Meanwhile, LF MP Antoine Zahra told al-Jadeed television that the incident was not simply a message to Geagea, but “a direct assassination attempt that has been properly planned.”
The operation had been planned for a long time since it can be determined that the assailants had scouted the location ahead of launching their attack, he noted.
Furthermore, he remarked that the bullets used in the attack are not available in stores.
“Had the operation not been on such a large scale, we would not have revealed it to the public,” Zahra said.
The March 14 General Secretariat also condemned the shooting, demanding that the state uncover the details of this “dangerous” incident.
It noted in a statement that the attack came in light “of some pro-Syrian powers’ incitement” against Geagea.
It stressed that the March 14 forces will stand united along the LF and its leader, saying that the shooting “does not only target the party, but the camp as a whole.”
04 April 2012, 13:31
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In related news, an orange-coloured skull was found at the doorstep of Mr. Miqati's residence. Looks like certain parties are opting for less traditional forms of terrorizing all those who oppose them into submission. In that regard, security apparatus have been deployed around the residence of one politician, identified only by his initials W.J., in attendance of the inevitable attacks he will be subjected to.
04 April 2012, 13:34
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This Geagea is dangerous himself, he would manipulate all this, just like the Zionist and Hezbollah. Lebanese are sick and tired from war criminals
04 April 2012, 13:40
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May GOD protect you, you are the only true voice of free Lebanon. We are ready to die for our freedom and our leader.
04 April 2012, 14:03
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I agree with you.... I wouldn't die for any leader or faction.... No country in the entire world deserves my blood.
04 April 2012, 13:42
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Some politicians in Lebanon resort to these methods to show that they are important. Thanks Naharnet for making me laugh today.
04 April 2012, 13:45
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Inveritas I can tell from my best friend this really happened. Have you heard of intimidation or warnings??? Anyway let's the cowards reveal themselves if they dare. The LF does it's business bravely and is ready if they dare
04 April 2012, 17:09
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Your best friend? My best friend tells me he's bedded Megan Fox. I hope we don't have the same best friend. By the way, it's not "does it's business" but rather "does its business". Looks like y'all need to go back to school and learn some grammar and punctuation!
04 April 2012, 22:01
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How do you know when exactly the bullets were fired????? but please first clarify whether he was shot at or not coz you seem to be contradicting yourself... better yet you are just typing to brag about knowing how to tyBe on a comButer
04 April 2012, 22:11
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How do you know when exactly the bullets were fired????? but please first clarify whether he was shot at or not coz you seem to be contradicting yourself... better yet you are just typing to brag about knowing how to tyBe on a comButer
04 April 2012, 13:59
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To comment on inveritas: you would rather have him assassinated like PM Hariri and the other Martyrs assasinated by Siria and co.: that would please you obviously. You disgust us and make us sick.
04 April 2012, 14:39
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No one in this world should die as a consequence of another's actions WHOEVER that might be. As your 'leaders' have taught you in absolutes, you are with us or against us. I never said anyone should be killed, but you have twisted my words because your little puny brain can't handle anything that might not agree with you. By the way looks like you need to go back to school, it's spelt "Syria".
04 April 2012, 16:25
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You are very smart to have noticed the typo for Siria ... congratulations, that was difficult!
04 April 2012, 15:58
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"you get shallower each day... looking at the above 'post', one can only be 'enlightened' by such profound political insight (:"
Right back at you FT! Great one!
04 April 2012, 14:03
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Haven't you heard of intimidation and the power such practices have?
04 April 2012, 19:51
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Archive FT?? That was Today... you either have Alzheimer or you're a bunch of 2 or 3 dudes relaying yourselves pathetically :)
Get a life now!
04 April 2012, 14:11
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These were clearly warning shots for Geagea to "behave". A .50 caliber sniping rifle is not easy to get obtain, and is a formidable weapon for assassinations.
04 April 2012, 14:18
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Dying for the leader is an expression. What he means is dying for the cause the leader is defending...
04 April 2012, 14:49
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The most important piece of this story is that the LF contacted the security forces to conduct an investigation. The LF does not act the same way Hizballah does in similar incidents. Hizballah does not allow the lebanese security forces to get to any crime scene that involves its memebers or if it is in area under its control.
As of today, we still do not know how and who assassinated Imad Moghnieh. The lebanese authorities are not involved in the investigation of this assassination nor any investigation about the mysterious explosions that keep happening in Hizballah's controlled areas. If they get involved, it is only to read the press release written by Hizballah.
04 April 2012, 15:01
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Instead of dying for our country we should live for our country, build a just society, build a beautiful place, educate people, civilize people, respect each other, embrace diversity, retain our most brilliant minds, artists, writers, industrialists and and and...now back to reality...this place looks like its beyond repair...heaven on earth yes, but with people who make the devil look like a clown in a second rate circus.
04 April 2012, 15:27
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Allah yihmeek ya Hakim; look at the M8 culture; they support assasinations, corruption, the traitor Karam, against Syrian refugees etc... The world is moving forward and they will be left behind...May God bless you ya Hakim.
04 April 2012, 15:33
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Obviously, he desired a strong attention, some kind of action around so someone could see him ,listen to him, at least after all his speeches someone to answer him back. He got so tiered being unnoticed, ignored...haram lady ga3ga3 so down in the dumps as usual in the presence of GMA, bearing him mind and watching him at his best all the time..:S
04 April 2012, 15:36
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the syro/iranians seem to have lost their edge once more to resort to assassinations again :)
they know the syrian regime is at its end and they want to eliminate the opposition so they gain more time, especially they know that they will not have the majority in the next elections.
this government is enough proof they are not fit to govern, as well, the economic situation deteriorated draamatically after the salary raises, and many companies have fired a lot of employees.
04 April 2012, 16:00
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Yes inveritas...welcome... FT the buffoon was starting to feel lonely...
04 April 2012, 16:02
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Funny how the ones murdered and threatened are always on the same side, hmmm....
04 April 2012, 16:07
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What a stupid stunt be Geagea. After he lost or credibility, he is trying to get attention by sending one of his guys to fire a few shots at his home.
04 April 2012, 16:15
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FlimflamThrower is a paid Persian propagandist, plain and simple. That is why he is here 24/7 commenting on every article. His lame explanation that he comes here for "entertainment" or "LOL" is more BS and not a believable story.
04 April 2012, 16:18
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I hope and pray that no Lebanese is killed. Even though I might not agree with hakim geagea's political views, I reject any forms of violence and attempts on Lebanese lives.
I might disagree with geagea, but I support freedom of speech, and any atttempt to silence someone through violence and murder is totally regected.
Pope John Paul 11, "Lebanon is more than a country. It is a message of freedom and an example of pluralism for East and West"
04 April 2012, 16:56
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Geha, just as the same thing happened when they blamed hezballah and Aoun's FPM for the murder of sheik Pierre and the maytre Antoine Ghanem. Think about who is to benefit? The martyre Antoine Ghanem was a good friend, that was trying to bridge gaps... Then he was assissnted. The martyre hariri was a builder of gaps and he was assassinated. Most people killed were working on unity... Why would those that they were working to bring together, be killed ?? Who killed general francouis el hajj?? There is a conspirscy to kill unity. Please don't fall for it.
04 April 2012, 17:09
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@Ado. the quawmieh were the ones who did these assasinations, and they are another face of hizbushaitan :) the days the quawmiyeh were a good party ended long time ago :)
04 April 2012, 17:54
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Hakim should apologise for his anti batrak rant, this is his only chance. United we stand, divided we are weak and have attempts on our lives
04 April 2012, 16:34
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that was so expected, anytime M14 start loosing votes they resort to such tactics! and this is a well known propaganda technic that is supposed to create reactions such as " bel ru7 bel dam nafdika ya..." after his public support ot Takfiris Geagea lost a lot of supporters and mainly almost all of neutral christians who voted M14 in 2009 and had previously voted FPM in 2005 (as stated by M14 statisitics, report to Future report regarding restructuring of M14 general secretariat)thus in order to regain some support he's trying to create some pitty feelings, will it work? only time will tell but it really depends on the propaganda effort they put in it, let's watch Mtv editorial tonight
04 April 2012, 17:11
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to the contrary Mr. Kesweneh....
anytime hizbushaitan and allies are threatened because they know they are losing ground they try to silence the opposition. :)
get your facts straight, especially after this magnificient salary raise and all the issues in this government, the people are so disgusted, they are leaving hizbushaitan and their allies.
04 April 2012, 17:52
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oh well, all you have to do is read more and u'll see the stats I presented are all true, knowledge is power.
PS: the salary raise was to be much higher it's M14 and Mikati who refused it, both are capitalist and megacompany owners , and everyone knows that expet some M14 zealots so...
04 April 2012, 16:43
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This criminal and lunatic should be arrested and hanged next to Jumblat, the epitomes and embodiments of filth. Nothing good ever came out of this disgusting pair that collaborated with every enemy of Lebanon, be they the Syrian occupation or Israel. And their followers are nothing more than uneducated low life thugs.
04 April 2012, 17:11
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keserweneh : Killing of all of the 14 March leaders is NOT a dream - IT IS ABSOLUTE REALITY - Enough ignorance!!!
04 April 2012, 17:20
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Killing of the March 14 leaders is not a Dream - It is absolute realy - stop your ignorance!
04 April 2012, 17:59
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ouuu Benzon is using big words, terrorism, wylayat al fakih, red diesel hehehe love it the copy past mind
04 April 2012, 18:14
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It's obvious that the March 14 people made their reply a while after the article was published and so it was added after the original news was released otherwise how would they have known about the assassination before it happened????????
04 April 2012, 19:00
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well we all know the perpetrators.
Strange that it is always the same camp that is targeted i thought M14 were allied with extremists lol
Just give me 1 pro syrian regime politician murdered in Lebanon since 1990.
Lebanon (and i mean the whole Lebanon irrespective of the sect) will not have peace until Baath is eradicated and a friendly regime is put in place in Syria.
If Hezb were allowed to keep their weapons it is again becoz of Assad becoz he knew that if he had to pull out from Lebanon there will be a thorn left that would not let the Lebanese state rule its own territory
04 April 2012, 22:30
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till now Firkh Tays aka FartThrower is in number one position of the amount of comments on every article, 11 coments from him so far on this article only replying on every other comment and he keeps complaining that naharnet is not posting his comments, and still has time to read other news sources as he claims.... i wonder how he gets money to pay for his electricity bill... hold on i have a call.... what?... oh he doesn't pay his bills... ashraf ennes?... oh ok sorry... my bad
by the way in the second place comes keserweni :).. hold on i have another call
05 April 2012, 13:31
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Yes flim.you sound like an expert sniper.no surprise there.M8 murderers,drug dealers,car thieves,highjackers.
Wy s that any and every crime is somehow related to the terrorist organisation of hizbollah?
