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The Commander-in-Chief of the Lebanese Army, Rodolph Haykal, at an unspecified date and location. (Photo taken from the official website of the Lebanese Army) Add as preferred on Google Once again, the commander-in-chief of the Lebanese Army, Rodoph Haykal, finds himself at the center of a controversy. At issue is a speech from Nov. 7 in which he states that "the army's policy is the national policy," earning him criticism from certain MPs and parties, but also expressions of solidarity from the highest levels of the state, up to President Joseph Aoun. In his speech before officers at Yarze, General Haykal declared that "the army's policy is the national policy and anyone who does not agree with this policy is on the other side," meaning the enemy's side, at a time when Israel occupies hundreds of square kilometers of southern Lebanon and Tel Aviv and Washington are pressing the army to disarm Hezbollah. The highest-ranking officer added, "Anyone who speaks badly of their... You have reached your article limit.Stay informed as events unfold across a region in flux.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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