The Kataeb political office announced, after reviewing the latest information regarding the attack on the central "Kataeb" headquarters and the developments in the country, that "some malicious parties have consistently reminded everyone that there are those who can intimidate the Lebanese and try to silence the voices of those who dare to say 'no' and reject all attempts at subjugation." They stated: "In this context, the political office places the attack on the central Kataeb headquarters last night within this framework."
The Kataeb political office, in a statement following a meeting chaired by party leader MP Sami Gemayel at the central Kataeb headquarters in Sassine, emphasized that "the Lebanese Kataeb Party, which has never been deterred by acts of intimidation, has been and will remain at the forefront of the struggle against attempts to hijack the country and silence the dissenting voices that reject the takeover of institutions and the fate of the Lebanese people. It will not change its stances or refrain from proclaiming the truth, no matter how many times these cowardly acts are repeated."
They added: "The attack on the Kataeb Party and the free Lebanese confirms the correctness of our positions and the legitimacy of the cause we defend, to ensure that Lebanon remains as its people desire: free, sovereign, and democratic." They affirmed "full confidence in the security forces, who will arrest the perpetrators and bring them to justice as soon as possible."
The statement praised the "security plan being implemented by security forces in the city of Beirut," asserting "support for it against anyone who opposes it and attempts to sabotage it by inciting chaos and blocking roads, as a clear expression of rejection against the return of security and stability and the restoration of the state’s initiative in protecting the Lebanese."
It was also noted that "the ongoing war in the south is escalating daily and cannot be overlooked, posing serious consequences if it gets out of control, especially with warnings from multiple parties fearing a slide into a comprehensive war that would not be in Lebanon's interest." It was argued that "the continued situation in the south has not served Gaza, and it certainly will not serve Lebanon and the southern residents who are daily paying a high price in terms of lives, property, and land in a war imposed upon them for external interests." They concluded: "It is time to acknowledge this and return to Lebanon to serve its people's interests."
