Haykal Calls for Unity

Lebanese Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal said at a meeting in Yarzeh to review security and military developments that the army’s mission is national, and that its priority is to preserve internal unity, stability and civil peace, safeguard sovereignty, and extend state authority throughout the country. He stressed the need for Israel to withdraw from the occupied Lebanese territories, describing its continued presence as the main threat to Lebanon, and pledged that the army would confront any internal unrest and protect the country’s security. He praised servicemembers’ efforts to maintain security, monitor the borders and combat smuggling, underscoring the importance of UNIFIL continuing its mission to document violations. He also called for readiness and cautioned against relying on regional or international developments.

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