Unknown assailants hurled a stun grenade at LBCI's building in Adma on Sunday evening, causing material damage.

 

Kataeb Leader Samy Gemayel condemned the attack against LBCI television station, expressing his solidarity with the staff of the station.

 

“We condemn the attack on LBCI television station that came as part of a series of restrictions on public and press freedoms in a bid to silence a political opinion or a criticize an artwork,” Gemayel tweeted.

 

For his part, Kataeb Lawmaker Nadim Gemayel tweeted: “The terrorist does not recognize nor respect the freedom of expression.”

 

Vice President of the Kataeb Party Selim Sayegh noted that LBCI television station was established to help a large segment of the Lebanese society express its opinion.

 

“The attempts of some to silence this television station have failed and will fail no matter how they try to do so,” Sayegh tweeted.