A position of the Lebanese Army seen from the Israeli side of the border, March 8, 2026. (Credit: Jack Guez/AFP)
Disarm Hezbollah yourself or face "more severe measures." That is the message the Israelis have given to the Lebanese, at a time when the war between Israel and the militia keeps growing, since the latter joined the regional conflict alongside its Iranian supporter.Aware of the ground realities, the Lebanese government officially declared Hezbollah's military activities “illegal” from the very first day of the war, urging the army to enforce the plan for a monopoly on weapons as quickly as possible and by “any means necessary.”However, the commander-in-chief, Rodolph Haykal, seems to be blocking any use of force. On the flip-side Salam: Hezbollah made a 'strategic mistake' During last Monday’s Cabinet meeting, the general warned against a confrontation between Hezbollah and the troops if the latter were to forcibly...
Disarm Hezbollah yourself or face "more severe measures." That is the message the Israelis have given to the Lebanese, at a time when the war between Israel and the militia keeps growing, since the latter joined the regional conflict alongside its Iranian supporter.Aware of the ground realities, the Lebanese government officially declared Hezbollah's military activities “illegal” from the very first day of the war, urging the army to enforce the plan for a monopoly on weapons as quickly as possible and by “any means necessary.”However, the commander-in-chief, Rodolph Haykal, seems to be blocking any use of force. On the flip-side Salam: Hezbollah made a 'strategic mistake' During last Monday’s Cabinet meeting, the general warned against a confrontation between Hezbollah and the troops if the latter were to...
Those who fear the breakup of the Army underestimate the patriotism and loyalty of the Shiite soldiers and officers, especially when Speaker Berri supports the intervention in the southern suburbs. The president should replace the commander of the army with a genera who believes in following orders
08 March 2026 22:04