The announcement of the Syrian regime's fall has sparked strong reactions from Lebanese political figures, highlighting shared histories and hopes for a new chapter in Syrian-Lebanese relations.
Former Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Joumblatt showed solidarity with Syria's people following years of conflict and oppression. He posted on X (formerly Twitter): “Salutations to the Syrian people after a long wait.”
Opposition MP Ashraf Rifi praised the fall of the Syrian regime, declaring: “Today, the Syrians have toppled the Syrian tyrant, and soon, God willing, we will topple his allies.”
Rifi expressed hope for a peaceful transition in Syria, with the country regaining its stability and sovereignty. He also emphasized the importance of rebuilding Lebanese-Syrian relations, on the basis of mutual respect and sovereignty, and distancing the two nations from the bloodshed caused by the Assad regime. He paid tribute to Lebanese martyrs, including Kamal Jumblatt, Bashir Gemayel, Sheikh Sobhi Saleh, and Rene Mouawad, among others, for their “sacrifices in the fight against tyranny.”
Former President Michel Sleiman urged the Lebanese to “adhere to the Constitution, commit to democracy,” and support national institutions. He also stressed the importance of Lebanon’s neutrality amid regional conflicts and the full implementation of UN Resolution 1701, calling for unity and resilience in Lebanon’s pursuit of stability.
MP Strida Geagea also wrote on X, commemorating those who suffered under the Assad regime. “The regime that made the mothers and wives of free Lebanese weep has fallen,” she wrote, saluting the martyrs of Lebanon and Syria, and declaring the victory of justice over tyranny.
MP Sami Gemayel, leader of the Kataeb Party, honored the fallen martyrs and celebrated the regime's collapse, writing: “The criminal tyrant has fallen... Lebanon remains... the Kataeb remain...” He vowed that the spirit of freedom and sovereignty would continue.
Ahmad Hariri, Secretary-General of the Future Movement, celebrated the victory of Syria’s renewed revolution. He hailed the nation for organizing its ranks and overcoming decades of tyranny, describing the development as a new dawn for Syria. Hariri also emphasized Lebanon’s shared suffering under the fallen regime and expressed hope for relations built on mutual respect. “Today, the sun rises anew over Syria,” he wrote, calling for Syria’s return to the Arab fold.
However, he also took a reflective turn, invoking the memory of the “Princes of Martyrs” in a tribute to those who sacrificed their lives to pursue freedom. “You brought [tyrants] down like autumn leaves… your memory remains a beacon of light and hope,” he wrote.
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