Slotkin urges resources for Lebanese army

U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin announced efforts to support the Lebanese Armed Forces with a $36 million funding request aimed at strengthening their special forces. She emphasized that Lebanon’s army needs proper armament to effectively confront Hezbollah and highlighted this initiative as part of broader efforts to bolster Lebanon’s state institutions and facilitate negotiations for Israeli force withdrawal from southern Lebanon. Slotkin also noted the significant support for Lebanon among Lebanese Americans and reaffirmed the importance of a capable Lebanese military authority.

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