Kataeb Political Bureau Member and Former Economy Minister Alain Hakim emphasized that Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah's threats against the Cypriot government should not be approached from a military, political, or geographical perspective.

"The focus should be on how to handle this sensitive matter, given that the interaction involves a non-state actor and a friendly and neighboring state to Lebanon, Cyprus. The matter should have been addressed through diplomatic channels, especially considering that a recent meeting took place between Cypriot leaders and legitimate Lebanese authorities," Hakim said in an interview with Voice of Lebanon.

Hakim commented on the reactions to Hassan Nasrallah's threats, stating, "Yesterday, we saw the reaction from the President of the Republic of Cyprus, the Minister of Justice, and the Government Spokesperson of Cyprus. Meanwhile, in Lebanon, the Foreign Ministry issued a low-key statement reminding of the bilateral relations between the two countries, highlighting complete impotence and Hezbollah's complete control over the Lebanese state."

Hakim stressed that the response should come from the Prime Minister and the ministers, even if it is a caretaker government.

He noted that Cyprus' security is Europe's, clarifying that the aggression towards Cyprus serves not Hezbollah's interests but rather Iran's.

He pointed out that there have been military and security relations between Israel and Cyprus since 2016.

Addressing Nasrallah directly, Hakim questioned why Hezbollah accuses Cyprus of aiding Israel while there is an Iranian base in southern Lebanon against the will of the Lebanese people.

"The battle isn't confined to Palestinian-Israeli dynamics but is rather a Western-Iranian issue," he said.

Regarding the presidential elections, Hakim emphasized "the impossibility of electing a president amidst regional crises", clarifying that Lebanon's issues transcend Gaza and are a mere pawn in Iranian-American discussions.

He criticized the lack of formal leadership affecting Lebanon's stability, warning of the dangers posed by an ineffective parliament.

Hakim stressed the importance of the opposition standing against Hezbollah and its allies to prevent the normalization of abnormal situations that harm external friendly states.

He mentioned ongoing communication between the opposition and the Free Patriotic Movement's leader Gebran Bassil, affirming that Kataeb's doors are open to all.

Hakim concluded by highlighting Lebanon's vulnerability without a president or effective government, urging practical political settlements to rebuild economic confidence and secure investments amid the current turmoil.