While the army was engaged in dangerous fighting against a gang of smugglers in Baalbeck, the news that Washington had canceled a planned visit by Lebanon’s army chief struck like a hammer blow, shocking political circles. Although the two developments are unrelated, the scheduled meeting’s cancelation was perceived as an expression of U.S. dissatisfaction with the army, while the latter is waging a fierce battle on multiple fronts to assert Lebanon’s sovereignty over its entire territory. The army’s task is heavy, especially in this period of internal divide, during which the army remains the only state institution that enjoys unanimous support from the Lebanese people. Profile Rodolph Haykal, a familiar face in South Lebanon takes charge of the army The announced reason for the cancelation was based on the fact that the army...
While the army was engaged in dangerous fighting against a gang of smugglers in Baalbeck, the news that Washington had canceled a planned visit by Lebanon’s army chief struck like a hammer blow, shocking political circles. Although the two developments are unrelated, the scheduled meeting’s cancelation was perceived as an expression of U.S. dissatisfaction with the army, while the latter is waging a fierce battle on multiple fronts to assert Lebanon’s sovereignty over its entire territory. The army’s task is heavy, especially in this period of internal divide, during which the army remains the only state institution that enjoys unanimous support from the Lebanese people. Profile Rodolph Haykal, a familiar face in South Lebanon takes charge of the army The announced reason for the cancelation was based on the fact that the...
Rubio condemns Iran's 'outrageous' attacks on Kuwait
