The Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc convened for its periodic session on 23 October 2026. Members of the bloc utilized the meeting to issue a formal warning regarding ongoing regional tensions. According to the organization, the US administration and the Zionist occupation entity are actively attempting to redraw the map of the region. The bloc stated that these efforts are being carried out through sustained aggression and war.
The session, which took place on October 23, 2026, served as a platform for the bloc to articulate its strategic outlook on current geopolitical developments. In their official statement, the members emphasized that the activities of the US administration and the Zionist occupation entity represent a deliberate attempt to reshape the regional landscape. They characterized the current climate as one defined by ongoing conflict, asserting that the tactics employed by these parties involve persistent aggression and the conduct of war to achieve territorial or political objectives.
Stance on Regional Security
Members of the Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc addressed the issue of national armaments during their 23 October 2026 session. The bloc stated that the principle of "exclusivity of weapons" is not applicable under occupation and its threats. By maintaining this position, the organization asserted that defensive capabilities remain necessary for Lebanon.
The discussion regarding armaments was framed by the bloc as a direct response to the security environment facing the nation. The members argued that in the presence of an occupation, standard policies regarding the state’s monopoly on weaponry cannot be enforced. Consequently, they maintained that the possession and maintenance of defensive capabilities are essential for the protection of Lebanon against external threats. This stance reflects the bloc’s long-standing policy regarding the necessity of a deterrent force to counter the actions of the Zionist occupation entity.
Hezbollah has maintained a commitment to the cessation of hostilities since the agreement of 27 November 2024. The Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc noted that this commitment has been upheld throughout the period since the agreement was reached. The group pointed to this record as a reflection of its current policy regarding regional stability. Since the cessation of hostilities began on November 27, 2024, the bloc has consistently noted its adherence to the terms established during that period. This adherence is presented by the organization as evidence of its dedication to maintaining a stable environment despite the broader tensions described in their recent session.
The Lebanese government decided on 23 October 2026 to postpone referring the "Dahr al-Baydar car" file to the Judicial Council. Officials in Beirut chose not to move forward with the transfer of the case at this time. No alternative date for the referral was announced following the cabinet meeting. The decision to delay the referral of the "Dahr al-Baydar car" file was finalized during the government’s session held on October 23, 2026. By choosing to postpone this action, the government has left the status of the file pending, with no specific timeline provided for when the Judicial Council might receive the case for review.
