Beirut:The Kataeb Political Bureau has called on the Lebanese government to actively reclaim its initiative and enforce a state monopoly on arms during its regular meeting chaired by Party Leader MP Samy Gemayel. The bureau emphasized the importance of the government not merely waiting for external developments but instead taking immediate action to implement its decisions fully and courageously.
According to National news agency - Lebanon, the Kataeb Party warned that failure to extend state authority across all Lebanese territory and to enforce decisions restricting weapons to state control, while banning armed militia activities, could prolong occupation, increase destruction and displacement, further impoverish the population, and accelerate emigration.
The party expressed solidarity with residents of southern border villages, asserting that protecting citizens, securing their right to remain on their land, and providing essential support are national obligations that require immediate state action. They stressed that enhancing local resilience is crucial to preserving the Lebanese identity of occupied southern areas, facilitating reconstruction, and ensuring the return of displaced residents.
Regarding economic challenges, the bureau urged rapid progress towards a preliminary agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to restore confidence and unlock international support. It also advocated for the swift passage of the state budget and vital financial reforms to address economic stagnation and promote recovery while ensuring social justice and safeguarding depositors' rights.
