The Kataeb Party's Aley department issued a statement condemning the military exploitation of the Aley International Highway, urging authorities to take immediate action to protect civilian lives.

In its statement, the Aley department highlighted the alarming trend of danger encroaching upon areas that should remain secure, warning that the use of the highway as a route for transporting weapons and military ammunition puts citizens at significant risk.

“Once again, danger is being drawn into areas that are supposed to be safe,” the statement noted.

The department firmly rejected the military utilization of this vital transportation artery, calling on the legitimate security forces and the Lebanese Army to establish checkpoints along the road. It also emphasized the need to mobilize all available resources to prevent the recurrence of such hazardous activities.

The Kataeb Party also expressed support for the recent statements made by the municipalities of Kahhale and Araya, reinforcing their commitment to legitimate security forces.

“We rely on them to fulfill their role in protecting the Lebanese people during this critical phase that Lebanon is experiencing,” the statement concluded.