Defense Minister condemns attacks on army after Geagea's criticism
Defense Minister Michel Menassa voiced Tuesday his support for the army, which he said has been recently targeted.
"All the army asks is that no Lebanese — intentionally or unintentionally — stabs it in the back or undermines its sacrifices and the blood of its martyrs," Menassa's office said in a statement.
During an interview with MTV, Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea escalated his criticism of the army chief. "The army commander is on the other side of our political vision," he said.
Army chief Rodolphe Haykal hit back, using Geagea's exact words. "The army’s mission is a national mission, and it has no policy other than national policy. Anyone who does not align with this mission is on the other side," he said.
Source: Naharnet
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