Source: Kataeb.org
The official website of the Kataeb Party leader
Security & Justice
Israeli Incursions and Home Searches Raise Fears of Expanded Control in Southern Lebanon
Repeated Israeli incursions into southeastern Lebanon’s Arkoub region are raising fears that Israel is seeking to expand its control over Lebanese territory and impose further restrictions on residents, as military operations, home searches and road construction reshape the border area, according to local representatives and military analysts cited by Asharq Al-Awsat.
Monday, October 26, 2026
Judge Seeks Two More Suspects in Explosives Case as Hezbollah Refuses to Cooperate
Lebanese authorities have expanded their investigation into an explosives shipment allegedly linked to Hezbollah, issuing search notices for two people who failed to appear for questioning and subsequently went into hiding, a judicial source told Asharq Al-Awsat.
Monday, October 26, 2026
Opinion
How Hezbollah Is Preventing Its Disarmament, Again
Hezbollah supporters blocked roads in Beirut and protested the Lebanese government’s attempts to assert sovereignty on October 16 and 17, after a series of government internal security raids compromised Hezbollah’s weapons smuggling, illicit finance, and de facto statelets within Lebanon. Hezbollah officials expressed fury at the government’s unannounced and entirely legitimate police action, and began threatening Lebanon’s government and population with civil conflict if the government continued to challenge Hezbollah’s criminal and terrorist activities on October 19. The Lebanese government responded with measures that Hezbollah officials likely did not expect, including major military deployments to the Hezbollah stronghold in Dahieh, Beirut’s southern suburbs. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam’s recent statements of resolve to restore the rule of law contrast entirely with Hezbollah’s desired effect, which is to freeze the government into inaction using credible threats of violent unrest.
Friday, October 23, 2026
On Lebanon's Problem Being More Complicated Than It May Seem
Those calling for Hezbollah's disarmament, and for peace that ends the wars with Israel, rest their position on premises that are difficult to ignore.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Sports
Mohamed Salah Reveals First Photo of His Newborn Son, Lil
Egyptian star Mohamed Salah, captain of the Egyptian national team and Trabzonspor striker, has revealed for the first time a photo of his newborn son, Lil, in a family appearance that received wide interaction from his followers.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Sagesse Reaches FIBA WASL FINAL 8 to Face Al Riyadi
Hekmeh Beirut secured a spot in the final of the West Asia Super League "WASL" Final 8 after defeating Kuwait SC 87-74 in the semifinals, setting up a purely Lebanese showdown with Al Riyadi Beirut for the title.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Thursday 29 October 2026 10:55:24
Gemayel Presses Government to Refer Hezbollah to Judicial Council Over Defiance of State
Kataeb Party leader Samy Gemayel on Thursday accused Hezbollah of challenging the authority of the Lebanese State, calling on the government to refer the group to the Judicial Council over what he described as an explicit declaration of continued defiance of State institutions.
Responding to a statement by Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem, Gemayel said the group had no constitutional legitimacy to retain its weapons or make decisions on behalf of the Lebanese people.
“Sheikh Naim, enough distorting the Constitution! No one has given you the right to bear arms or to take decisions away from the Lebanese people,” Gemayel wrote on X.
Addressing members of the Council of Ministers, the Kataeb leader said Qassem’s remarks amounted to an open declaration that Hezbollah intended to continue defying the state and its institutions.
“This is an explicit declaration that the defiance of the State and its institutions will continue,” Gemayel wrote, urging ministers to act on the implications of the statement.
He called on the government to expedite the referral of Hezbollah to the Judicial Council, as proposed by the justice minister, arguing that the group posed a threat to the security of the Lebanese people. He also called for those responsible to be held accountable.
“There can be no legitimacy for weapons outside the state, and no decision can take precedence over that of the state,” Gemayel said.
In his October 28 statement, Qassem rejected the U.S.-brokered framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel, describing it as “null and void” and arguing that it violated Lebanon’s Constitution, the Taif Agreement and existing laws. He ruled out discussing Hezbollah’s disarmament while Israeli forces remain on Lebanese territory and continue their attacks, insisting that Israel must withdraw. Qassem also said Hezbollah’s “resistance” would continue regardless of the outcome of Israel’s election, arguing that surrender and concessions would leave Lebanon with nothing.