Head of Kataeb Foreign Affairs Department Marwan Abdallah emphasized that the Kataeb Party's ultimate reference is the Lebanese State and the Lebanese Constitution.

In an interview with  "Al-Hadath" television, Abdallah stressed that any framework, effort, or step taken within the bounds of the Lebanese Constitution and law would be supported by the Kataeb Party.

He argued that discussions about the presidential elections and the flexibility of the other side must be matched by actions, which are in the hands of Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri.

"It is Berri's responsibility to call for a session to elect a president as soon as possible," he said.

"The parliamentary blocs must attend the session of the presidential elections and elect a president according to the legal and constitutional rules. The first round of voting requires a two-thirds majority, while subsequent rounds require a simple majority of 50% plus one. Any talk outside this framework is merely speculation and not aligned with Kataeb's stance, which is clear: commitment to the State and its institutions," he stated.

Abdallah reiterated that if there is a genuine desire to proceed with the presidential elections, saying "It is up to the parliamentary blocs to reach an agreement, regardless of calls for dialogue or consensus. The process must follow the legal route of electing a president in parliament."

When asked if the Kataeb had heard anything from Berri, Abdallah responded: "The last initiative was the meeting in Ain el-Tineh between Berri, Mikati, and Jumblatt. That has been the only communication. We haven't had direct contact with the Speaker, so we base our position on his public statements, where he insists on a two-thirds majority and agreement between the blocs on a candidate. He has also suggested two or three names, but these are outside the constitutional framework. Our position is clear: no matter what happens in the ongoing political battles, our stance remains firm on adhering to the constitutional process. We don't need other interpretations, and we call on all parties, especially the 'Shiite Duo' (Hezbollah and Amal Movement), to shoulder their responsibilities given the gravity of the moment."

He added, "We would have preferred that breaking the political deadlock did not come at the cost of Lebanese lives, with hundreds of civilians dead, 1.2 million displaced, and massive destruction costing billions of dollars. We had hoped that the political stalemate could have been broken through the political process, which the Kataeb Party and all opposition forces had been demanding since the presidential vacuum. We have always called for a return to the constitution and adherence to constitutional procedures."

He pointed out that efforts by the Americans, Lebanon’s friends, and countries involved in the 'Quintet Committee' to broker initiatives for the presidential elections have failed.

He blamed these countries for not using the Lebanese constitution as the reference for any presidential steps.

"Instead, the strongest on the ground, Hezbollah and its allies in parliament have been dictating the terms, imposing new norms on the Lebanese people by force of arms, not by the rule of law," he indicated.

"Although the deadlock seems to be breaking, the hope is for a final political solution that frees the Lebanese people from the grip of weapons and external control over their political decisions, particularly decisions related to war and peace," he added.

Abdallah noted that if there is a way forward to ensure that the post-war situation is significantly better than in the past and that Lebanon doesn't revert to the political options that have governed it for decades, they are ready to bear the consequences.

He stressed the need for a new way of governing the country, one that moves away from outdated ideas and focuses on what unites the Lebanese people.