“Who said ISIL will come to Lebanon or that they are capable of reaching Lebanon? If they come, [Lebanon] would be their graveyard to say the least,” Geagea told Ash-Sharq al-Awsat.

“I have never underestimated ISIL’ criminality. On the contrary, I see them as a group of criminals because I could never imagine a human being could slaughter a hostage in cold blood in front of a camera.”

“But based on their behavior and ideology, I don’t see them having the elements to build anything serious because their presence is the result of chaos in Syria and Iraq.”

Geagea also said that Lebanon should close its borders to prevent the infiltration of ISIL militants via the porous Syrian-Lebanese boundary.

ISIL is a radical group which is known for its extremist acts of violence.

The group which has been active in Syria and Iraq, has announced forming a state in north of Iraq where they have imposed their own ruling.

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