November 3, 2026
The head of the Free Patriotic Movement, MP Gebran Bassil, received a delegation of the families of the martyrs of the Lebanese army, who offered thanks and appreciation for his position rejecting the general amnesty law, and for his appeal of the law before the Constitutional Council.
During the meeting, Bassil stressed that his position “does not need to be thanked,” based on a firm conviction that the military institution represents the national reference and the primary guarantor of the protection of the homeland, the people, and the state. He considered that any step taken remains insignificant compared to the sacrifices of the soldiers who gave their lives in defense of Lebanon, stressing that the issue of the martyrs, their dignity, and loyalty to their sacrifices constitute a basic and pivotal pillar in the literature of the “Free Patriotic Movement.”
He explained that his rejection of the general amnesty law is not limited to justice for the martyrs and their families, but also extends to protecting the societal fabric, maintaining public security, and averting any repercussions that might pose a threat to the future of the emerging generations. He reiterated that this position does not target any Lebanese sect or component, reminding that the army and its martyrs belong to the entire nation and not to one group or another.
In a context related to the amnesty file, Bassil indicated that the “current” does not absolutely oppose the principle of amnesty, but rather supports amnesty for “oppressed Islamists.” On the other hand, it categorically rejects any exemption for those proven to be involved in killing or assaulting members of the Lebanese army or civilians.
Bassil concluded by stressing that establishing the foundations of justice cannot be done at the expense of the blood of the martyrs and the rights of the victims, stressing that fulfilling the sacrifices of the military requires protecting the prestige of the state and rejecting any attempt to overcome the crimes committed against the military institution and citizens.
