Lebanese army commander says Israeli presence is the country's primary danger

General Rudolf Heikal met senior officers at Yarze on Friday and said the army would not permit any threat to Lebanon's security or stability.

• Heikal said the continued Israeli presence in Lebanon is the country's "primary danger" and called for withdrawal from occupied Lebanese territory.
• The army commander said the military will carry out the political authority's decisions and extend state authority across all Lebanese territory.
• Heikal said the army "will stand as a solid barrier" against any internal dispute and will not allow Lebanon's security and stability to be shaken.
• Heikal said UNIFIL documents violations and must remain in place to continue its mission.