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Statements by Lebanese Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal—that the army’s policy is the national policy, and that anyone who insults the army has no place in Lebanon—sparked a political debate over the limits of the military’s role and its right to define patriotism. MPs including Waddah Sadek, Michel Douaihy and Mark Daou objected, arguing that questioning the army is legitimate and that national policy is set by the constitutional authorities. MPs from the Free Patriotic Movement, Hezbollah and the Amal Movement defended Haykal, describing his positions as protecting the institution and stability. Constitutional expert Said Malik said the army is subject to the authority of the Council of Ministers, and that only the government sets public policy. The military, therefore, cannot adopt a policy independent of the government.
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