President Michel Aoun paved the way in his speech before supporters of the Free Patriotic Movement, before leaving the Baabda Palace for Rabieh, for a phase titled: "Confronting the Ruling System" that was responsible for corruption and deals. President Aoun used this phrase before shedding the mantle of the presidency to once again don the "General's" attire. He made his remarks surrounded by supporters, party members, and politicians of the Free Patriotic Movement, stirring their sentiments with words condemning the system that has led the country into "the pit."
What is President Aoun planning based on the stances he has announced in the final days of his term? Is he intending it to be a war against those who have hindered his mandate? Or did he say these words for the sake of history? Political sources told "Akhbar Al-Yawm" agency that both interpretations are plausible, and the warrior's rest will not appear in the vocabulary of President Aoun and MP Gibran Bassil. Thus, everything can be expected in the context of this battle that will spare only the allies, of course including those who supported the presidency of the Republic.
These sources indicate that the topic is under study, meaning preparations are underway for the necessary tools for the battle, whether in the upcoming constitutional events or outside them. They point out that directives have been circulated to the members of the Strong Lebanon bloc to fend off attacks and begin providing information or data about the new phase.
The sources believe that the movement will not spare Prime Minister Najib Mikati from its offensive, even if the latter desires to ease tensions during the presidential vacancy so he can handle some files, as he is the caretaker Prime Minister according to the constitution.
The sources see that from now on, it is necessary to monitor the statements made by these deputies and officials of the movement. They emphasize that any shift regarding the confrontation necessarily implies that there is something being prepared to serve the interests of the movement.
These same sources believe that President Aoun will gradually reveal details of some issues and facts that occurred during his presidency, which may happen over periods of time, noting that what occurred before October 31 is not the same as what happens after.
Thus, it is no secret that the Free Patriotic Movement, according to directives from the high leadership, has decided to open the battle and perhaps resort to settling scores. And here, some are calling for a bit of patience...
