Iran-Israel War: From the very beginning of the Israeli bombing and ground attack in Lebanon, questions were being raised that where are the Lebanese army, are they not deployed on the Lebanese border, is the responsibility of Lebanon's security the responsibility of outsiders – the government army Hezbollah? Now the country's acting Prime Minister has given a big statement on the presence of the Lebanese Army in South Lebanon.
In an interview with media reports on Sunday, acting Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati said the Lebanese army is ready to increase its presence in the south and enforce the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, provided it is provided with military equipment. The foundation of stability in the South can be laid only by implementing United Nations Resolution 1701. Najib Mikati reiterated Lebanon's commitment to the ceasefire, saying the Lebanese army is ready to send reinforcements to the south but is definitely short of troops.
the army has no weapons
For the first time since 2006, Israel has launched a ground operation in Lebanon, so everyone is asking where is the Lebanese army? Theoretically, it is the responsibility of the country's military to counter such external infiltration, but the Lebanese army has been absent throughout the conflict. The Lebanese army gets weapons with the help of America and Saudi. But due to the absence of any permanent government or President, its economic condition is deteriorating. Lebanon is struggling with an economic and political crisis, which has also affected the army. The Lebanese army has no weapons and equipment. With the help of which he can respond to the Israeli army.
Lebanon's Prime Minister asked for help
The Lebanese army receives support from the US and Saudi Arabia. Saudi and the US support Shia forces in Lebanon to prevent an Islamic revolution like Iran. But the Lebanese army is not strong enough to fight Israel.
people became homeless
“Our priority is stability and the return of displaced people from the south to their homes,” Mikati stressed. We have not decided to open fire, but if a ceasefire is agreed upon, Lebanon will fully comply with it, there will be no firing from the Lebanese side.
15 lakh people affected
Due to Israeli attacks, about 1.5 million people have become homeless in Lebanon. And more than 2000 people have died. More than 800 people are forced to live in refugee camps. Dozens of buildings have been reduced to debris.