Lebanese Army chief: Israeli aggression threatens Lebanon's security
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Lebanese Army Commander Rudolphe Hélou condemns "Israeli" attacks on civilians and infrastructure in South Lebanon, calling them a serious threat to national security.
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Lebanese Army Commander General Rodolphe Laffan is inspecting the command structure of the 10th Infantry Brigade in Kfarskhna-Zgharta on October 13, 2025 (Lebanese Army)
The Commander of the Lebanese Army, General Rudolphe Haykal, denounced the continuous "Israeli" aggression against Lebanon, including recent attacks on civilian areas and infrastructure in Msayleh in the south.
“These assaults result in the martyrdom of civilians, cause major material damage, and represent an ongoing threat to Lebanon and a blatant violation of international law,” Haykal stated.
His remarks came during an inspection tour of the 10th Infantry Brigade Command in Kfarshakhna, Zgharta, where he received an operational briefing and met with officers and soldiers.
General Haykal commended Lebanon's troops for their professionalism and resilience, especially in remote regions and under challenging weather conditions.
“Lebanon’s security is preserved thanks to your discipline, determination, and belief in duty despite the difficult circumstances,” he told soldiers.
He affirmed that the Lebanese Army remains a unifying institution for all Lebanese and continues to earn the trust of friendly and allied nations due to the unwavering dedication of its personnel.
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Repeated attacks in South Lebanon raise alarm
Highlighting the most recent "Israeli" strike in Al-Msayleh, General Haykal condemned the systematic targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure by the occupying forces.
“These attacks are not isolated; they are repeated violations of international law and the cessation of hostilities agreement,” he warned.
The army chief also inspected units in Al-Beddawi and Terbol, reviewing security measures in the operational sector. Addressing the troops, he said:
“We look at every region of Lebanon with a sense of responsibility. We wear the uniform of honor, sacrifice, and loyalty. The army remains the guarantor of national unity despite rumors and fabrications. Its success relies on the performance of units across all regions."
He concluded by reaffirming that the army is a pillar of safety for Lebanese citizens and will continue to make sacrifices to ensure Lebanon's stability and sovereignty.
Escalation of Israeli aggression on Lebanon
On Sunday, Israeli forces flew a drone over multiple towns in South Lebanon and broadcast inciting slogans targeting local residents and Lebanon's Hezbollah.
This provocation marked an escalation of "Israel's" psychological warfare tactics against residents of the border villages.
The messages broadcast by the Israeli drone targeted engineer Tarek Mazraanik, a prominent community coordinator representing those forcibly displaced and border villages demanding reconstruction, compensation, and state support.
“The gathering of the people of the southern border villages strongly condemns the treatment of our coordinator, engineer Tarek Mazraani, who is fulfilling his national, humanitarian, and professional duty by calling for assistance and support for the residents of the border villages,” Mazraani said in a statement denouncing the threat.
