A statement was issued by the President of the Lebanese Forces Party, Samir Geagea, stating: "Both the Speaker of Parliament, Nabih Berri, and the Caretaker Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, have repeatedly declared that Lebanon respects international legitimacy decisions, particularly Resolution 1701. If they are serious about this position, then they should request the Lebanese army to deploy in the area where the international forces operate, and also call for the withdrawal of other armed groups, whether they are Lebanese or Palestinian, from this region."