Marwan Abdallah, head of the Kataeb Party’s Foreign Affairs Department, warned on Monday that Hezbollah’s continued defiance of state authority poses a direct threat to Lebanon’s national stability and security.

In an interview with LBCI, Abdallah said recent government actions and presidential statements reaffirming the State’s exclusive control over arms leave Hezbollah “no room to maneuver.”

“Hezbollah’s efforts to sow divisions among ruling factions, stall critical decisions, and buy time are no longer effective,” he said. “They don’t have the luxury of time anymore.”

Addressing concerns that enforcing government authority could trigger civil conflict, Abdallah stressed that illegal militias, not the Lebanese State, are the source of such risks.

“A civil war is started by those who break the law,” he said. “The Lebanese Army carrying out government decisions is not a declaration of civil war.”

He added that Hezbollah “relies on intimidation but lacks real capability on the ground,” warning that any scenario that does not include the group’s disarmament would be “catastrophic for Lebanon.” Abdallah called on the State and military to act decisively, describing the situation as “abnormal” and emphasizing the need for both domestic measures and international support.

“Hezbollah was formed as a faction under Iran’s Revolutionary Guard,” he said. “We have to enforce disarmament and prevent any foreign operations that threaten Lebanon’s sovereignty. The solution must come from within.”

Abdallah noted that while Lebanon has historically been a secondary concern for the international community, foreign actors are now aware of the stakes and prepared to act, pointing to European military measures in response to threats against Cyprus originating from Lebanese territory.

On Syria, Abdallah said Damascus seeks to normalize relations while securing its borders.

“The presence of Syrian forces along the border does not signal an intent to enter Lebanon,” he said, stressing that the Lebanese Army must prevent any cross-border operations.

Abdallah also called for the recall or expulsion of the Iranian ambassador, citing confirmed operations by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard from Lebanese territory.

“There is no reason not to take this step,” he said. “Lebanon must implement government decisions on Hezbollah disarmament.”

He criticized Hezbollah for diverting public attention and warned against the potential militarization of displaced populations.

“Hezbollah benefits when attention is diverted, and displaced civilians pay the price,” he said.

He urged the government to manage shelters, distribute aid, and maintain security, cautioning against any attempt to use displacement as a cover for smuggling weapons or deploying sleeper cells.

“The displacement crisis is unprecedented, with many people coming from Hezbollah’s support base,” he said. “We are treating them humanely, but we must prevent any exploitation for armed purposes.”

Abdallah concluded by highlighting Hezbollah’s opposition to State authority.

“Hezbollah has conspired against the Lebanese people,” he said. “The campaign against the Minister of Justice shows that government decisions are valid and justified. Upholding the law is the direct opposite of Hezbollah’s goals.”