Joelle Bou Abboud, a member of the Kataeb Party’s Political Bureau, emphasized that the core message of the new government’s ministerial Statement is liberation, as Lebanon finally breaks free from Hezbollah's control. She pointed out that the country has entered a new phase, with the "Army, People, Resistance" triad being dropped.

In an interview on Voice of Lebanon radio, Bou Abboud discussed Lebanon's ongoing challenges, particularly the Israeli occupation. She argued that Hezbollah’s military actions had, in fact, allowed Israel to reassert its presence in Lebanon, calling the group's actions a "reckless adventure." Bou Abboud stressed that the war had failed to produce any positive results, and while the threat from Israel remains, it is clear that weapons will not be the solution to Lebanon’s liberation.

Bou Abboud strongly criticized Hezbollah’s justification for maintaining its arsenal, describing it as "audacious" for blaming the Lebanese State for the current situation. She accused Hezbollah of shifting responsibility onto the State for reconstruction, despite the group's actions being the primary cause of the destruction and instability. With the election of a president, the appointment of a prime minister, and the formation of a ministerial Statement, Bou Abboud emphasized that Hezbollah has no right to blame the State for the consequences of its own decisions.

“We told Hezbollah, not the Shiite sect, that it is politically responsible for what happened,” she explained. “We also told them that our hand is extended to build the State together. The first step in this process must be the surrender of weapons.”

Bou Abboud referred to a recent speech by Hezbollah’s Secretary-General, Sheikh Naim Qassem, in which he outlined a "new strategy." However, she made it clear that such rhetoric must be followed by concrete actions.

Bou Abboud was firm in stating that Hezbollah must be held accountable for its actions and must relinquish its weapons in accordance with the Lebanese Constitution, the president's inaugural speech, and international resolutions, particularly UN Security Council resolutions 1701 and 1559. She argued that Hezbollah has no alternative but to comply, asserting that Lebanon must function under the rule of law. She questioned the group's true intentions, asking why Hezbollah continues to insist on keeping its weapons when the path it has followed has led only to failure and crisis.

“If the State is responsible for reconstruction, then Hezbollah must hand over its weapons,” Bou Abboud asserted. “Hezbollah must understand that in order to fully engage with the State, it must relinquish some of its power.”

Bou Abboud also highlighted the long-term damage caused by Hezbollah’s policies to Lebanon’s foreign relations. She noted that there is now an opportunity to repair these ties and reverse the animosities that Hezbollah has fostered.

Additionally, Bou Abboud reaffirmed Lebanon’s position on Palestinian resettlement, stressing that the country can no longer bear this burden. She emphasized that Lebanon is already grappling with the issue of Syrian displacement and is not in a position to accommodate any further influx of Palestinians.

For Bou Abboud, the solution to Lebanon’s crises lies in the State taking full responsibility, asserting its sovereignty, and rebuilding the country’s international standing. She concluded that Hezbollah’s disarmament is a necessary step toward achieving these goals.