Beirut, Lebanon – Lebanese President Joseph Aoun emphasized that the Lebanese Army represents the backbone of stability in Lebanon and the region, stressing that military efforts harmonize with other security agencies to uphold authority. His statements come as Beirut focuses on reinforcing official institutional presence across southern regions alongside the negotiating track with Israel.
Aoun Stresses Military Role
Aoun stated that the Lebanese Army fulfills a fundamental role in safeguarding stability, emphasizing the importance of integrating its tasks with security agencies to enhance state authority and protect citizens. This posture underscores the presidency’s focus on the military’s central role during the current phase amid security and military tensions across southern Lebanon.
Nabatieh Security Integral to National Security
Aoun stressed that the security of Nabatieh and Lebanese regions not under Israeli occupation constitutes an integral part of unified Lebanese security, reinforcing the connection between southern stability and overall national security. The army’s deployment in Nabatieh carries special importance as part of state efforts to strengthen security presence and organize official agencies.
Deployment Linked to Negotiating Track
Aoun indicated that security deployment in Nabatieh is tied to Lebanese state commitments and its negotiating position with Israel, reflecting Beirut’s desire to link field measures with the political track. Recent presidential positions reaffirm the necessity of supporting state institutions, primarily the army as the authority tasked with protecting stability and state control.
In previous stances, Aoun had emphasized the military’s adherence to decisions made by Lebanese authorities, alongside its central role in maintaining security, preserving stability, and extending state authority across the nation.
