Kataeb Party Calls for Ceasefire and National Sovereignty in Response to Regional Conflicts.

Beirut: The Kataeb's political bureau held its weekly meeting under the chairmanship of party leader Samy Gemayel, issuing a statement addressing the ongoing regional conflicts affecting Lebanon. The party highlighted the dire situation as wars between two theocracies unfold on Lebanese soil, leaving the country's political and security landscape exposed. According to National News Agency - Lebanon, the Kataeb Party expressed concerns over the hijacking of sovereign decision-making, asserting that Iran's agenda is overshadowing Lebanon's national interests. The party called for decisive actions from the House Speaker and the Prime Minister, urging them to convene Parliament to discuss the implications of war. Furthermore, the Kataeb Party pressed the government to declare a ceasefire and empower the Lebanese army to establish peace, paving the way for political and diplomatic resolutions. The party condemned the defamation and betrayal accusations targeting various entities, including the Lebanese army, lab eling such campaigns as the actions of a declining force. It urged security and judicial authorities to hold accountable those inciting unrest. The statement praised Grand Ayatollah Ali Al Sistani's stance against foreign interference and emphasized the need for state control over arms. The Kataeb Party reiterated that these demands are essential for regional stability and growth, resonating with the people's aspirations for freedom and dignity, while rejecting unnecessary wars and reckless actions.