In August 2020, and 4 days after the devastating Beirut Port Explosion that caused at least 204 deaths, 7,500 injuries, and US$15 billion in property damage, and leaving an estimated 300,000 people homeless, Gemayel announced the resignation of the party's three MPs from Parliament during the funeral service of Kataeb Party Secretary-General Nazar Najarian, who died as a result of his injuries from the explosion.