Kataeb slams partial disarmament proposals, presses government for clear timeline
The Political Bureau reaffirms its support for every firm and swift action taken by the Lebanese state in line with the president's inaugural speech, the ministerial statement, the Taif Agreement, and the international agreements signed and ratified by Lebanon, particularly those related to the removal of illegal weapons. This position is rooted in the duty to uphold the Constitution, build a state governed by law and institutions, and guarantee equality among all Lebanese.
The Kataeb Party calls on the international community to assist Lebanon in countering regional interference that continues to obstruct efforts to restore the state's sovereign decision-making authority.
The Political Bureau urges the government to convene without delay, adopt a clear and unequivocal position, and set a defined timeline for disarmament, ensuring that all weapons are placed exclusively in the hands of the Lebanese Armed Forces and legitimate security institutions, to be dealt with in accordance with Lebanon's highest national interest.
The Bureau stresses that any attempt to fragment the solution or categorize weapons as heavy, medium, or light is merely a gateway to a deeper crisis. If heavy weapons threaten Lebanon's political and regional security, then light arms pose an even greater threat to the state-building process. The recent armed displays on the streets of the capital are a stark reminder of the severity of this threat.
The Kataeb Party demands a Lebanon that is completely free of any Lebanese or Palestinian weapons—regardless of the group or faction—in every part of the country. The persistence of the current reality continues to weaken the state, render it ineffective, and strip it of its sovereign core.
The party also views the escalatory rhetoric of Hezbollah's Secretary-General, his outright rejection of disarmament, and his insistence on confronting Israel independently of the state, as a desperate attempt to revive a bygone era that will not return.
Accordingly, the Political Bureau holds Hezbollah directly responsible for creating the kind of hollow pretexts Israel may use to justify its ongoing threats and aggressions.
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