The Lebanese army is facing increasing pressure from both the U.S. and Israel to strengthen its efforts to disarm Hezbollah. Its lack of progress on this front thwarted a planned visit by army commander Gen. Rudolph Haykal to Washington last week. The unprecedented cancellation came after Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham objected to a statement issued […]
The US Snubs the Lebanese Army
Slow progress in removing Hezbollah’s presence in southern Lebanon has frustrated Washington.
