In an interview with MTV, Kataeb Leader Political Advisor Sassine Sassine highlighted that every Lebanese who falls at the hands of the Israeli enemy sacrifices for Lebanon.

He emphasized the need to distinguish between the decision that led to this sacrifice and the follow-through on that decision, noting that the decision to enter the war was not a Lebanese one.

Sassine explained that Iran controls the game in the Middle East from Sana’a, through Damascus, and Baghdad.

He stated, "We are not an Iranian tool, but Hezbollah is, as the decision to enter the war in the south was an Iranian decision, not one made by the Lebanese government. The number of martyrs on the road to Jerusalem has not brought us a single step closer to it."

He described the death of dozens of victims as pointless, as the results of the war in the South did not bring prosperity or restore institutions to Lebanon.

Regarding the statements made by Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri, Sassine affirmed that they are against institutionalizing the dialogue, stating, "When Berri conducts dialogue, he does so as the head of the Amal Movement, with a parliamentary bloc. We are ready to meet in Parliament, but Berri wants to institutionalize the dialogue within Parliament, which we reject as it is illegal and constitutes a breach of the Constitution."

Sassine considered Hezbollah to be imposing decisions of war and peace, as well as other decisions related to the State, from the election of the President to other issues.

He asserted that the Lebanese Army is stronger than any resistance in Lebanon and capable of controlling the borders, but the problem lies in the mistrust towards the army and its capabilities.

"Hezbollah opened the battle on October 8 to ease the pressure on Gaza, but what relief did this battle bring to Gaza? The intensity remained the same, and it became a war of attrition in southern Lebanon, with 200,000 Lebanese displaced from the south, 30,000 displaced from the southern suburbs, thousands of homes destroyed, and the economy and tourism season severely impacted," he said.

He argued that the obstacle facing the Lebanese Army is the need for a political decision, which is controlled by the Shiite duo, preventing the army from taking action. The army, as a national institution, does not act like a militia.

Sassine added, "The Lebanese Army does not intervene in what is happening in the south because it needs a unanimous political decision, despite having the strength, capability, and equipment. However, the decision is controlled by the Shiite duo, preventing the army from taking action because there is what is called the resistance, which carries out the agenda of a foreign regional state trying to exploit countries with its proxies to sit at the negotiating table and achieve its goals. We are like pawns, being manipulated while we justify and take pride in the resistance, claiming to be the 'mother of the child,' which is entirely untrue, as the decision of the resistance is not a Lebanese one."

In response to a question about whether it is time to part ways with Hezbollah, he said, "Of course, we are not seeking a separation but rather a Lebanon with full borders, where all components live together, and everyone adheres to State's institutions."

He noted the necessity of sitting at the table to discuss what system we want, and if we do not agree, then the mechanism for coexistence is unavailable.

He touched upon the ongoing interpretation of the Constitution, stating that in the matter of electing the president, everyone is interpreting the Constitution "as they please," whereas the legislator wrote the Constitution with a positive intention, not a negative one.

He stressed that federalism is not the solution; the problem lies in the lack of agreement on the election of the president, foreign policy, state finances, and arming the army.

He emphasized that the solution being sought is decentralization in all its forms, as it would provide economic and developmental relief for the country and its citizens.

"We seek Hezbollah's integration into the State, not its reassurances," he stressed.

Regarding the relationship between Kataeb and the Lebanese Forces, he said, "There is no doubt that Kataeb is a party, and the Lebanese Forces is a party, and competition is legitimate between all parties. But we agree on the fundamentals related to the sovereignty of the nation and constitutional institutions, and there is an understanding with the Forces on these matters."

Sassine clarified that nothing prevents a meeting between Gemayel and Geagea, but the current security situation we are experiencing prevents such a meeting, noting that Kataeb leader, Gemayel, has been restricted in his movements for seven months due to direct and indirect threats, which are still ongoing and are related to his stance on the war.