Lebanese army unlikely to confront Hezbollah, analyst says
Political analyst Jean Fghali told Al Arabiya FM that the Lebanese army will not engage in conflict with Hezbollah despite escalating tensions.
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AIPolitical analyst Jean Fghali said the Lebanese army will not enter into a confrontation with Hezbollah.
Speaking in an interview with Al Arabiya FM radio, Fghali explained that the current escalation by Israeli forces involves a series of hit-and-run operations with Hezbollah. He noted that Israeli forces recently targeted a commander from Hezbollah's Radwan unit while he was at a resort with his family, claiming the commander was using his family as cover.
Fghali added that Israel's actions indicate that any Hezbollah official could be targeted, regardless of their location. He also cited comments by US Ambassador to Lebanon, Michel Issa, who said that Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon is contingent on Hezbollah handing over its weapons.
The analyst stressed that Lebanon faces a dilemma due to Hezbollah's refusal to disarm, emphasizing that the Lebanese army will not confront the group to enforce disarmament.
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