Kataeb Political Bureau Member Joelle Bou Abboud noted a discrepancy in the stances of Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati.

While Mikati previously emphasized the need for the army's deployment in the south and a return to the ceasefire agreement, he recently stated that there would be no negotiations until the end of the war in Gaza.

Bou Abboud emphasized the necessity of electing a president to serve as the primary focal point in addressing this significant crisis affecting Lebanon and the region.

Concerning the officials' visit to Lebanon, Joelle Bou Abboud expressed dismay in her remarks on "Al Hadath," citing Hezbollah as the main interlocutor with negotiators, including Amos Hochstein and officials from the European Union and the United Nations.

She noted that while discussions might take place formally with Prime Minister Najib Mikati and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, the decision ultimately lies with Hezbollah.

"Up until now, there are indications of negotiations, as hinted by Hassan Nasrallah in his recent speech, where he stated that it presents a historic opportunity for Lebanon to reclaim its remaining occupied territories in southern Lebanon," she said.

"We do not know the truth or the nature of the negotiations with the party [Hezbollah]. The state is completely absent, and the sole party involved is Hezbollah. Therefore, we do not have a clear understanding of what is happening in the negotiations," she went on saying.

"All officials emphasize the need to implement UNSC Resolution 1701, but it should not be applied selectively because UNSC Resolution 1701, without implementing Resolution 1559, is meaningless. It would only protect the security of Israel and Hezbollah. Where is the state and the people in terms of protection and security?" she asked.