The Lebanese Armed Forces Commander General Jean Kahwagi called on the French authorities to hasten the delivery of the weapons for the Lebanese army, which is fighting battles against armed groups in the northeastern border region of Arsal and its surroundings.
In a statement to Agence France Presse (AFP), Kahwagi said that the situation is one of great danger, adding that the Lebanese army lacks the appropriate equipment and weaponry needed to fight these kinds of battles.
The army chief stressed that the war against extremists and Takfiri groups will continue, stressing the army’s keenness on retrieving the kidnapped security forces.