The Lebanese army returns to the forefront .. International support and internal move.

The newspaper & quot, Lorion Le Gore & quot; The French -speaking Lebanese, about a remarkable shift in Lebanese policy with the army’s attempts to restore sovereignty and a gradual decline in the influence of the militants in light of suffocating political and economic crises."RTL"> The newspaper highlighted the appointment of Brigadier General Rudolph Heilo as the new army commander, in a move described as the beginning of a more disciplined and firm stage, as Hilo is defined as a strict security figure who is able to deal with the complications of the scene Lebanese."RTL"> & nbsp;

and Al -Arabiya channel quoted unnamed political sources that this appointment came as a result of internal consensus and external encouragement, as part of a plan to restructure the military establishment in preparation for building the state authority."RTL"> & nbsp;

in an unprecedented field step, the Lebanese army expanded its spread in the south of the country, especially in the sensitive areas adjacent to the border with Israel, which has always been placed under an informal influence of Hezbollah. This expansion comes in coordination with the UNIFIL forces, and is widely seen as a clear indication of the state’s determination to extend its full power."RTL"> & nbsp;

Eyewitnesses reported the spread of new inspection barriers and intensification of patrols, as well as removing illegal armed manifestations, while one of the citizens said: & quot; for the first time in years, we feel that the army is the one who holds a reins. Things & quot;."RTL"> & nbsp;

and in remarkable international support, the United States announced the release of $ 95 million of frozen military aid, in a letter that explained in Beirut that it was & quot; green light & quot; To restore confidence in the army, and enhance its role in light of an internal political blockage and a regional retreat from the Lebanese square."RTL"> & nbsp;

Prime Minister Najib Mikati announced his full support for the military establishment, describing it as & quot; the only guarantor of national security & quot; it is noteworthy that this trend did not face an explicit objection from Hezbollah, what observers considered an indication of a calm or attempt to gain time amid local and international pressure Increased."RTL"> & nbsp;

in parallel, the army strengthened its presence on the northern border with Syria, amid information about illegal activity across the border, and the army leadership raised the level of alert in the areas of Akkar and north of the Bekaa, amid expectations of a possible operation to control smuggling and stop the flow Weapon."RTL"> & nbsp;

The newspaper concludes that the Lebanese army, at a minute of the country’s history, stands in front of a rare opportunity to be the backbone of the state. With the growing international support, the availability of political cover and popular confidence, it is increasingly seen as the only institution capable of maintaining the minimum stability. However, a senior military official stressed that & quot; a strong army that needs decisive political decisions and full support from the state & quot;

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