Former Lebanese Minister and Kataeb Political Bureau member Alain Hakim expressed concerns about the lack of provisions addressing Hezbollah's weapons in the leaked reports about the proposed ceasefire deal, warning that any deal excluding this issue would be unacceptable.

“The important aspect of any settlement should be provisions related to Lebanon’s future as a state, particularly the future of Hezbollah’s weapons, which are glaringly absent from the leaks,” Hakim in an interview on Al-Hadath channel. 

He argued that while the other proposed terms of the ceasefire might be easier to implement, the failure to address Hezbollah's armed presence was a major oversight.

“What stands out in the leaks is the absence of any mention of Hezbollah’s weapons and infrastructure. Hezbollah will not accept any provision that curtails its influence in Lebanon, and we reject this omission," Hakim stated. "We are in favor of a ceasefire, but it must go hand in hand with saving Lebanon. This requires disarming militias and placing all arms under the exclusive control of the national army.”

Hakim emphasized that any agreement to end the war without disarming all militias in Lebanon would be unacceptable, warning that any provision seeking to limit Hezbollah’s operations in Lebanon would likely be rejected by the militant group, thus preventing any meaningful resolution.

The Lebanese political landscape has been further complicated by the absence of a president, and Hakim criticized the current negotiations for excluding both the Lebanese State and Parliament. Under Lebanon’s Constitution, the president holds the authority to negotiate on behalf of the country, yet Speaker Nabih Berri has been the primary negotiator. Hakim noted that while Berri’s role is significant, the matter should be deliberated within Parliament.

“The constitution and law grant the president the authority to negotiate, but today the negotiations are confined to one individual. While Speaker Berri’s position is important, this issue should be discussed within Parliament,” Hakim said. “The failure to elect a president is the root cause of what is happening on the ground.”

Hakim further underscored that any agreement that compromises Lebanon’s sovereignty would be unacceptable, arguing that the focus of the ceasefire talks should be on Lebanon’s interests rather than external agendas.

“The priority should be to achieve a ceasefire and ensure the Lebanese State asserts its authority over its territory. As the opposition, we are pressing to safeguard Lebanon’s sovereignty,” he concluded.