Aoun on Army Day: Lebanon Fully Prepared to Confront Terrorism

by Naharnet Newsdesk 01 August 2017, 10:37

President Michel Aoun assured on Tuesday that Lebanon's military and security institutions are “fully prepared” to confront all forms of terrorism.

“We do not retreat in the face of terrorism in all its aspects and organizations. The army and the security institutions are ready to confront it,” said Aoun during a ceremony marking the 72nd anniversary of Army Day.

“We look forward to liberate a part of Lebanon that has been occupied by terrorism for years,” added the President.

He was referring to the army's battle in the outskirts of the border towns of al-Qaa and Ras Baalbek against militants from the Islamic State jihadist organization.

“You have succeeded at dismantling so many terror cells. We now look forward to our armed forces preparing to liberate what remains of occupied territory and to reveal the fate of your kidnapped comrades,” he added.

“The dangers threatening the homeland are many. Past experience of the 1970s has taught us that the country cannot stay united if its army is paralyzed. Do not let criticism campaigns get into your morale,” the President remarked.

“Fulfilling the army's vow costs us a lot of sacrifices but gives us the comfort of free conscience,” he concluded.

SourceNaharnet

Lebanon

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marcus 01 August 2017, 11:20

Aoun on Army Day: Lebanon Fully Prepared to Confront Terrorism

You are allied with Terrorism
Terrorism made you president
You are a spokesman for Terrorism

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Roukuz 01 August 2017, 13:28

I wonder where you are and how you are dear flamethrower as you lay in pieces and tranquility at your final resting place in Arsal outskirts. RIP Shia Hero....

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galaxy 01 August 2017, 13:53

flamethrower says " you're now saying mustaqbal is terrorism? because you dont need to be reminded that mustaqbal is the biggest parliamentary bloc, not hizbullah."

I wonder why is it then that Mustaqbal were not able to make Hariri Prime Minister back in 2011 when aoun and hezbollah wrote him a one way ticket and hezbollah appointed Miqati instead?

lol

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i.report 01 August 2017, 14:26

A déserteur speaking of army .... mdr completely inappropriate and an insult to the armed forces.

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humble 01 August 2017, 15:40

Anyone can speak but not the one who run away.

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i.report 01 August 2017, 18:52

Mdr guys, Mdr!

Blablabla, MnC!

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janoubi 01 August 2017, 11:21

“We look forward to liberate a part of Lebanon that has been occupied by terrorism for years,” added the President.

what about that part of Lebanon you and hezbollah claim had been occupied by Israel for years? no need to liberate it seems.

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justin 01 August 2017, 11:25

“We look forward to liberate a part of Lebanon that has been occupied by terrorism for years,” added the President.

yeah but it is going to be much easier with Daesh than what hezbollah did with Nusra. Just ask Berri

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barrymore 01 August 2017, 11:37

Aoun: Hezbollah is a terrorist group

"Hizbollah are terrorists and are under 100% Syrian Control.
We should first disband the terrorist groups, and then democratise the region" Aoun stated.

https://www.lebanese-forces.com/2008/08/04/15803/

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ex-fpm 01 August 2017, 12:00

the same terrorists that he now says are complimentary to and part of the LAF.

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Rima-Al-Khatib 01 August 2017, 11:44

Which country is he president of... Iran, Syria, Iraq or Yemen? Certainly not Lebanon, oh No.

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Puppet 01 August 2017, 11:50

You ask me: Puppet, do you respect general aoun who is now president?
I answer: I sure do

You ask me: Puppet, why do you respect general aoun who is now president?
I answer: Because he is fighting terrorism and looking forward to liberate a part of Lebanon that has been occupied by terrorism for years.

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humble 01 August 2017, 15:44

I ask Puppet: do you happen to know how many hundred millions he has received?
Puppet answer: God knows. Imbassil also, since the millions went through him.

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doodle-dude 01 August 2017, 12:13

Even the wealthy shia Australian who travels the globe & has inside knowledge that no other person on this planet knows about said the prez is a senile old man who betrayed his owns values.

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