Kataeb Lawmaker Elias Hankach noted that the death of the Iranian President has repercussions for the region, Lebanon, and Hezbollah, pointing out that the incident raises many questions, as it has revealed the extent of the power Iran has been claiming.

Regarding his visit to Washington, he said: "There is nothing new, but there is an effort to control the escalation and hopes to reach an agreement with the US envoy Amos Hochstein. Notably, Gaza and Rafah are now behind us."

In an interview with MTV, he pointed out that the United States is making serious attempts to de-escalate the situation.

"We refuse to stand by and watch a deal that affects Lebanon internally, and we will defer any solution that does not comply with UNSC Resolution 1701," he stated.

Regarding the Syrian displacement, he noted that Europeans have a different approach compared to the Americans.

He emphasized that the Assad regime is using the Syrian displacement issue as a bargaining chip, and active forces in Lebanon must continue their opposition.

Concerning the conflict at the border, he explained that there is a serious effort to cool down the front.

He added, "It is either a diplomatic solution, which we know where it starts and ends, or a war, which we know how it begins but not how it ends."

Hankach noted that UNSC Resolution 1701 is no longer in effect, expressing his belief that there will be a new form of agreement similar to 1701, as there is a new foundation for this conflict.

"Every conflict eventually leads to negotiations," he stressed.

He emphasized that during their visits, it was clear that everyone considers the election of a president crucial for addressing various issues.

"The president plays a vital role in any agreement concerning the deployment of the army in the south, particularly if the right president is chosen," he explained.

He indicated that the Quintet Committee is not proposing anything new beyond  Berri's call for dialogue, which the Kataeb Party rejects in its current form.

"How can we sit at a dialogue table with a party that does not compromise on its candidate, especially when it did not reciprocate when we nominated Jihad Azour?" he asked.

"There is no disagreement that Hezbollah does not want a president," Hankach said.

"The country is in a state of collapse. Lebanon is at a crossroads: either build the state or not," he added.

He explained that the war in the south cost Lebanon hundreds of billions and led to the displacement of thousands.

Hankach also noted significant hesitation among expatriates about visiting Lebanon this summer.

He emphasized that opposition leaders are more determined to stand against Hezbollah, asserting that without their presence, Hezbollah would have succeeded in imposing its presidential candidate.