Beirut: The Kataeb's Political Bureau convened its weekly meeting under the chairmanship of party leader Samy Gemayel. The session opened with a moment of silence in memory of Maya Bashir Gemayel. The bureau then reviewed the latest political and security developments and issued a statement.
According to National News Agency - Lebanon, the Political Bureau expressed concern over recent statements by Hezbollah officials declaring their readiness to support Tehran in the event of a military strike against it. It also noted reports of movements by officers of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and operatives linked to Palestinian factions operating in areas under Hezbollah's control, as well as the increasing scope of Israeli airstrikes inside Lebanese territory.
In response to these developments, the bureau renewed its call for Lebanon's legitimate armed forces to act swiftly and decisively to dismantle Hezbollah's security and military infrastructure across all Lebanese territory.
The Political Bureau stressed that the State's failure to assert its authority and sovereignty over all Lebanese territory undermines the integrity of upcoming elections and compromises the freedom to run for office and to vote. It emphasized that any meaningful reform of political life or improvement in governance will remain elusive unless the State holds exclusive control over weapons and the decision of war and peace through its legitimate institutions.