# Lebanese political calls for state sovereignty

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lebanese-political-calls-for-state-sovereignty
> Updated: 2026-08-25T14:26:32.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Sami Gemayel, leader of the Lebanese Kataeb Party, has intensified his calls for the restoration of Lebanese state sovereignty and authority. Initially, Gemayel called for an “intifada,” or uprising, by Lebanon’s Shi’ite population against Hezbollah, arguing that the community is being held captive by the group.

Gemayel subsequently expanded his platform to demand that the Lebanese state establish a monopoly on arms and authority. He advocated for the principle of ‘one state, one weapon, and one national decision,’ arguing that the existence of weapons outside of state institutions undermines stability and drives emigration. He urged the Lebanese Army to reclaim its role as the nation’s sole protector to ensure a transition toward peace and institutional governance.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Sami Gemayel calls for Lebanese state to monopolize arms and authority

Kataeb Party leader Sami Gemayel called for the Lebanese state to assert sole authority over all territory and resolve the issue of weapons existing outside of state institutions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sami-gemayel-calls-for-lebanese-state-to-monopolize-arms-and-authority

### 2026-08-08: Sami Gemayel calls for Shi’ite uprising against Hezbollah

Lebanese Kataeb Party leader Sami Gemayel called for a Shi’ite uprising against Hezbollah, claiming the group holds the population hostage amid ongoing negotiations with Israel.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sami-gemayel-calls-for-shiite-uprising-against-hezbollah

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