Kataeb Lawmaker Elias Hankach affirmed that the victory is a significant triumph for the Lebanese State and Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), highlighting that the LAF have sacrificed martyrs in this war.

He emphasized that the LAF remain the sole institution in which the Lebanese people place their trust.

He noted that the victory is tied to the agreement signed by Hezbollah’s ministers and the government, asserting that this agreement should have been implemented as far back as 2006.

He stated, "Objectively speaking, it is essential to move beyond the debate over victory or defeat and focus on the new challenge of state-building."

In an interview with MTV, Hankach pointed out that while all parties previously carried weapons, they have since handed them over to the state.

"Hezbollah must now follow suit, as its weapons have proven to be a liability rather than a strength, dragging the country into ruin," he said.

He stressed that the ceasefire agreement limits arms possession to legitimate state authorities.

Hankach further described Israel as a fierce enemy, but underscored that the LAF are fully capable of defending Lebanon. 

He also reminded viewers that in 2000, following the liberation of the south, the LAF were prevented from deploying there due to the Syrian security regime.

He paid tribute to the steadfast residents of the border villages, the martyrs of the civil defense, and all those who opened their homes to host the displaced.

He remarked, "UNSC Resolution 1701 was finally implemented today after the immense loss of lives, catastrophic destruction, and villages leveled to the ground. Hezbollah must engage in self-reflection, summon the courage to acknowledge that its weapons have been a point of weakness, not strength."

Hankach added, "We lost many young lives in this war. We, as the Kataeb Party, value the sacrifices made for our country. However, it is far better for us to live the best years of our lives in this land, rather than throwing our youth as fuel for an Israeli-Iranian war that has nothing to do with us."

He concluded by stressing that this war is a conflict between external powers fought on Lebanese soil.

"As long as Lebanon does not adopt neutrality, the country will remain wide open to external interference. Those seeking to send a message to their adversaries will continue to use Lebanon as their battleground because its soil is fertile for such endeavors," Hankach pointed out.