The commander of Lebanese Armed Forces said the military will not allow strife to shake the country

The commander of Lebanese Armed Forces said the military will not allow strife to shake the country. 

“The army is fulfilling its role and duties in order to [maintain a calm situation], not only in Sidon but in all Lebanese areas, [since] security is a red line,” Jean Qahwaji told As-Safir newspaper in an interview published Tuesday two days after alarming clashes rocked the southern city of Sidon.

“Therefore, we will not allow strife [to erupt], and the army will prevent it no matter how much sacrifice this [mission requires].”