President Amine Gemayel pointed out that the Israeli invasion of Lebanon began long ago, saying that the recent attacks, air raids, casualties, tragedies, and the widespread destruction endured by the Lebanese people are all evidence of this painful reality.

In an interview with Al Arabiya, President Gemayel clarified that a ground war is not easy for Israel, describing the ongoing conflict as 'Hezbollah’s' war.

He noted that Hezbollah declared this as a support front for Gaza from Lebanon, thereby bearing full responsibility for it.

"Meanwhile, the Lebanese people, who had no part in the decision to engage in this war, are its victims and are paying the price for something they did not choose," he said.

He emphasized that the Lebanese people are against this war.

Gemayel called on Houae Speaker Nabih Berri to persuade Hezbollah, his partner in the political alliance, to agree to fully implement UNSC Resolution 1701.

"This would mean halting the Gaza support front from Lebanon and allowing UNIFIL and the Lebanese Army to exclusively control the area south of the Litani River," he said.

He also questioned reports of a limited Israeli incursion, recalling Israel’s ambitions, which led to the occupation of the capital, Beirut, in 1982.