Lebanese Army convoy at a base located in Sour, south Lebanon, on July 8, 2025. (Credit: Matthieu Karam/L’Orient-Le Jour)
Last August, the government tasked the Lebanese Army with disarming Hezbollah and other militias. Ever since, the army has been in the spotlight of the arms monopoly issue. In recent statement, Israel warned the government that Lebanon will "pay the price" should it not take action to disarm Hezbollah, amidst the Israeli army's incessant attacks on Lebanon in parallel with its ground offensive.It is a colossal task for an under-equipped army that has developed alongside Hezbollah over the past 40 years without ever challenging it directly.The Lebanese Army remains a respected, multi-confessional institution — with a considerable number of Shiite soldiers — and is heavily reliant on foreign aid. So, what do we know about it? L’Orient-Le Jour takes stock.Its members: 83,000 soldiers, about 30% ChristiansAccording to a...
Last August, the government tasked the Lebanese Army with disarming Hezbollah and other militias. Ever since, the army has been in the spotlight of the arms monopoly issue. In recent statement, Israel warned the government that Lebanon will "pay the price" should it not take action to disarm Hezbollah, amidst the Israeli army's incessant attacks on Lebanon in parallel with its ground offensive.It is a colossal task for an under-equipped army that has developed alongside Hezbollah over the past 40 years without ever challenging it directly.The Lebanese Army remains a respected, multi-confessional institution — with a considerable number of Shiite soldiers — and is heavily reliant on foreign aid. So, what do we know about it? L’Orient-Le Jour takes stock.Its members: 83,000 soldiers, about 30% ChristiansAccording to a...
