The Kataeb's Political Bureau held its weekly meeting chaired by Party Leader Samy Gemayel to discuss the latest political and security developments in the country. Following the meeting, the Bureau issued the following statement:

1. The bureau reaffirms the importance of adopting the constitutional amendment proposed by the Kataeb parliamentary bloc, co-signed by several MPs, to enshrine the principle of neutrality in Lebanon’s Constitution. The bureau considers this move as a crucial step toward safeguarding Lebanon’s stability and shielding the country from regional conflicts, stressing that neutrality does not compromise the country's sovereign right to self-defense.

The bureau calls on the President, the Prime Minister, and all parliamentary blocs to support this initiative, making neutrality a permanent foundation of Lebanon’s national life; a pillar that guarantees the country’s sovereignty, independence, and active role in both the Arab world and the international community.

2. The Political Bureau expresses concern that delays in approving expatriate voting suggest an effort by the Amal-Hezbollah alliance to block Lebanese citizens abroad from participating in the electoral process, fearing their independent choices. It accuses the Speaker of Parliament of misusing his powers to obstruct the expats participation, in clear violation of parliamentary rules, the Constitution, and the principle of equality among citizens.

The Bureau warns that further delays aim to suppress voter registration and limit the impact of expatriate votes, urging Lebanese abroad to register promptly and participate fully in the democratic process.

3. The bureau condemns Hezbollah for asserting control over State decisions in its recent open letter, by clinging onto its weapons and refusing to comply with the negotiation framework approved by Lebanon’s three top officials. It warns that the group’s actions deliberately risk dragging Lebanon into another destructive and unnecessary conflict.

The bureau emphasizes that this reality demands decisive action by State authorities on both disarmament and negotiations, underscoring that a minority must not dictate the future of the majority.

4. The bureau reiterates the State’s exclusive authority to lead negotiations and determine their scope in line with Lebanon’s national interest. It stresses that Lebanon must seize the opportunity by joining the path toward stability, peace, and prosperity in the region, and that any successful negotiations depend on the State maintaining full control over both decision-making and its monopoly on arms.