The political bureau of the Kataeb Party held its regular meeting chaired by MP Sami Gemayel, during which it reviewed the latest political and security developments, issuing firm positions on the domestic and regional trajectory.
The party said that President Joseph Aoun’s stance reflects the will of a broad segment of اللبنانيين who reject the domination of any armed party over the national decision-making process, considering that the ongoing negotiating track under Arab and international sponsorship constitutes a practical translation of the state’s choice to consolidate stability and reach peace.
In its statement, the political bureau stressed the need to create the necessary conditions for the success of the ongoing efforts, in a way that ensures the achievement of a set of key objectives, most notably: Israel’s withdrawal, an end to attacks, the return of prisoners, ending the state of war, strengthening the deployment of the Lebanese Army, and launching the reconstruction process.
The party also commented on the positions of Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem, considering them a dangerous escalation and a renewed attempt to impose a political reality by force of arms, in clear disregard for state institutions and its sovereign decision, and an indication of the continued tying of Lebanon to external agendas, at a time when the Lebanese are bearing the cost of this path.
It also renewed its assertion that the only way to save Lebanon lies in the full implementation of international resolutions, especially 1559 and 1701, and in confining weapons to the hands of the state, considering that past experiences have proven that weapons outside legitimacy did not provide protection, but rather contributed to dragging the country into cycles of crises and wars.
On the security front, the party expressed concern over the rise in scattered incidents, calling on the army and security forces to be strict in enforcing security and pursuing violators, not to show leniency toward any breach affecting the authority of the state, and to deal firmly with anything that threatens stability.
Economically and socially, the political bureau warned of the repercussions of living conditions, calling on the government to take urgent measures, most notably controlling prices and preventing the exploitation of crises to inflame internal tensions, stressing that any real economic recovery remains contingent on ending the war and addressing its consequences.
