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Aoun: Doubting the army hurts the state
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun celebrated the occasion of Army Day, which falls on August 1st, emphasizing the vital role of the army in protecting Lebanon's unity and sovereignty. He stressed that the army is the sole legitimate institution with decision-making authority and exclusive control over weapons. He added that the responsibility of guarding the southern borders has increased following the Israeli withdrawal, reaffirming the necessity for military units to deploy in order to ensure the state's control over the territories and to protect the population. Aoun called on the Lebanese to unite behind the army and to put aside political differences, expressing confidence in the leadership of the military institution, which has demonstrated its competence in the most difficult circumstances. He reiterated the state's commitment to improving the financial and moral conditions of soldiers, in coordination with friendly countries, to uphold the dignity of the army and its role in defending the homeland.
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