Army helicopters to transport the seriously injured. (Credit: The military institution's website)
Since the war between Hezbollah and Israel entered a new, far more intense and dangerous phase — particularly after Israel announced the start of a ground offensive in southern Lebanon — questions have multiplied about the role the Lebanese Army will play in this latest challenge to the country’s sovereignty.While the military’s theoretical mission is to defend the borders and repel the enemy in the event of war, Lebanon’s situation deviates from these fundamental principles.This is especially true given Prime Minister Najib Mikati’s own admission at the outset of Hezbollah’s unilateral decision to open a front in support of Gaza on Oct.8, 2023, one day after Hamas’ attack on Israel. Read also Why has Hezbollah not used precision-guided missiles yet? “The decision of war and peace is not in the hands of the government,” Mikati said...
Since the war between Hezbollah and Israel entered a new, far more intense and dangerous phase — particularly after Israel announced the start of a ground offensive in southern Lebanon — questions have multiplied about the role the Lebanese Army will play in this latest challenge to the country’s sovereignty.While the military’s theoretical mission is to defend the borders and repel the enemy in the event of war, Lebanon’s situation deviates from these fundamental principles.This is especially true given Prime Minister Najib Mikati’s own admission at the outset of Hezbollah’s unilateral decision to open a front in support of Gaza on Oct.8, 2023, one day after Hamas’ attack on Israel. Read also Why has Hezbollah not used precision-guided missiles yet? “The decision of war and peace is not in the hands of the...
