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MTV Lebanon
4 days ago
- Politics
- MTV Lebanon
Kataeb reaffirms commitment to sovereignty, says time's up for illegal arms and parallel authority
The Kataeb's Political Bureau held its weekly meeting under the chairmanship of the party's Vice President, Dr. Bernard Gerbaka. Following discussions on the recent electoral process and the developments surrounding it, the Bureau issued the following statement: 1. As the final phase of Lebanon's municipal and local elections concluded, the Kataeb Party extends its congratulations to all those who contributed to the successful execution of this democratic milestone. While serious violations were observed, they do not undermine or invalidate the overall success of the elections. The party especially thanks the Ministries of Interior and Justice, along with the judiciary, public officials, and staff who ensured the smooth conduct of the elections and safeguarded their integrity at polling stations. The Kataeb Party also congratulates all elected candidates, particularly the individuals and electoral lists it supported across various regions. These candidates achieved noteworthy results and secured a strong presence across multiple districts. A detailed review of these outcomes and their broader implications will be shared soon. Reaffirming its commitment to national principles, the Kataeb Political Bureau emphasized that the party will remain steadfast on its path of transparency and integrity. It firmly believes that the Lebanese people deserve better governance, and that meaningful, principled political engagement remains the only viable path to rescuing the country from its compounding crises. 2. The Political Bureau categorically rejects the recent comments made by MP Mohammad Raad, head of Hezbollah's 'Loyalty to the Resistance' parliamentary bloc, in response to a speech by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. The party views Raad's remarks as evasive and misleading, asserting that such rhetoric only serves to obscure the core issue and delay urgently needed solutions. The Bureau warned that this continued deflection does nothing but prolong Lebanon's status as a hostage to power dynamics enforced by armed coercion. The suggestion that Hezbollah is in a position to dictate terms to the state is completely unacceptable. This issue is not up for discussion or negotiation. Now more than ever, the issue of illegal arms has become a top national priority that must be addressed without further delay or maneuvering. Ending all forms of unlawful weaponry is now imperative for preserving state sovereignty and restoring its full authority.
LBCI
5 days ago
- Politics
- LBCI
Sources to LBCI: Positive meeting between Lebanese President and MP Mohammad Raad
LBCI has learned that the meeting between Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Hezbollah MP Mohammad Raad was marked by a positive and cordial atmosphere. Sources indicated that Raad's statement from the presidential palace reflected this warm dynamic, emphasizing the party's keenness to maintain dialogue with the president and to keep both public and private communication channels open.
Al Manar
5 days ago
- Politics
- Al Manar
MP Raad Leads Bloc's Delegation to Baabda Palace: Defending Lebanon Relies on Army-People-Resistance Formula
Head of Loyalty to Resistance bloc MP Mohammad Raad led on Monday a delegation to meet with President Joseph Aoun at Baabda Palace in order to felicitate him on Resistance and Liberation Day. Members of Hezbollah bloc Ali Ammar, Hussein Al-Hajj Hasan, Hasan Fadlallah and Ami Sherri attended the meeting which tackled the means of protecting Lebanon from the Zionist aggression. After the meeting, Hajj Raad stressed that the Resistance was behind the liberation of the Lebanese territories from the Zionist occupation, adding that the army-people-resistance formula is the basis of defending Lebanon. Hezbollah lawmaker indicated that the meeting tackled the main issues of the complete Israeli withdrawal from South Lebanon, the reconstruction project, and the political reform in Lebanon. MP Raad affirmed that the state has to observe its commitments regarding the protection of the nation and the reconstruction, away from exclusive privileges. A delegation consisting of Hezbollah parliamentarians visited Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri on Monday, and welcomed the outcome of the municipal and mayoral elections which were wrapped up on Saturday.
Al Manar
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Al Manar
Loyalty to Resistance Bloc Calls on Government to Adopt Clear Policy in Face of Israeli Attacks on Lebanon
Loyalty to the Resistance Parliamentary Bloc urged on Thursday the Lebanese government to adopt a serious, clear, and assertive policy in face of the Israeli attacks on Lebanon, greeting the awareness and patience of the resistant and sacrificial Lebanese people. During its meeting, chaired by MP Mohammad Raad, the Bloc discussed national, political, parliamentary, and regional issues concerning Lebanon and the region. Accordingly, Hezbollah's Bloc called on the Lebanese government to adopt a serious, clear, and assertive policy to hold powerful international actors—especially those claiming to be Lebanon's allies—accountable. 'These actors must cease their support and justification of the Zionist entity's ongoing aggression and its over 4,000 documented violations of Lebanese sovereignty, as recently confirmed by the commander of UN forces in southern Lebanon. The occupation also obstructs the return of displaced villagers, hinders the reconstruction of homes and infrastructure, and poses a constant threat to the country's security, all amid suspicious silence from so-called guarantor states.' The Bloc also greeted the resistant and sacrificial Lebanese people and voiced pride in their awareness, patience, and commitment to foiling the Zionist enemy's plans, adding that they reaffirm Lebanon's right to end the occupation and expel the occupiers, a right the people are contributing greatly to uphold. The Bloc's statement further praised the steadfastness and resistance of all Palestinian factions committed to the path of resistance in Gaza and Palestine, and appreciated the responsible conduct of Hamas leadership in cooperating with Lebanese authorities to avoid repercussions from individual actions and to safeguard Lebanon and the resistance. Loyalty to Resistance Bloc welcomed the successful completion of municipal and mayoral elections in Mount Lebanon and expressed pride in the high level of civic responsibility shown by voters. 'It appreciates the efforts of the Interior Ministry, security forces, and the presidential and governmental support. The Bloc hopes upcoming election rounds will proceed calmly and cooperatively, paving the way for local institutions to fulfill their developmental roles in a sovereign, strong, and just Lebanese state—one that safeguards the dignity of its people and stands firm against foreign interference and domination.' The Bloc highlighted the courageous and responsible brotherly stance of the Yemeni leadership and people for their unwavering solidarity with Gaza and Palestine, and for the pressure they have exerted to lift the siege and stop the genocide. 'The Bloc values Yemen's willingness to bear the costs of Zionist and American retaliation, confident that perseverance in this path will bear fruit in due time.' Loyalty to Resistance Bloc denounced the ongoing Zionist aggression against Syria and the occupation of more of its territory, condemning the systematic bombing and destruction of Syria's military, economic, and security capabilities, as well as the blatant interference aimed at sowing division among its people and igniting internal strife. 'The Bloc stresses the need for Syria to avoid sliding into internal conflict, and hopes it can resume its role in supporting just causes across the region—chief among them the Palestinian cause.'
Saba Yemen
29-03-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Raad strongly condemns Zionist aggression on Lebanon's southern suburbs
Beirut - Saba: The head of the Al-Wafa' al-Muqawama bloc, Mohammad Raad, strongly condemned the Zionist aggression on the southern suburbs of Lebanon. He called on the government to use all available means to stop the Zionist aggression and force it to withdraw from the occupied territories unconditionally. During the Iranian Embassy in Beirut's commemoration of "International Quds Day," Raad emphasized that "the resistance, which agreed to the ceasefire declaration, is committed to it and does not violate it," calling on the state "to fulfill its duty to deter the enemy and force it to stop the aggression and end the occupation by all means at its disposal, instead of just justifying its failure, impotence and betting." "The Resistance strongly condemns today's Zionist aggression against Dahiya and its people, denounces all its improvised and fabricated pretexts, and affirms its commitment to thwart the policies of this enemy and all its attempts to drag Lebanon towards normalization with it," Raad said. Raad advised "whoever is led by his delusion to assume that the resistance has become a thing of the past, and that its triangular equation has ended irreversibly," to "beware of the drunkenness of the temporary authority, as governments usually become a thing of the past, while the equations drawn by the martyrs with their blood and sacrifices are immortalized beyond history." Raad emphasized that "whoever claims in our country that he exclusively owns the decision of war and peace, or (calls) for the exclusive possession of this decision by the state or others, he is ignorant of reality and truth, because the Zionist enemy in our days is the only one who wages war and continues the aggression and occupation. The state alone does not have the ability to defend its country or protect its people, and some in it are marketing defeatism and surrender among citizens, in acquiescence to the enemy's plan and submission to its will, and the government, president and ministers, must harmonize its national discourse, at least at this stage." Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (International)
