Lebanese Army Commander General Rodolph Haykal visited the 1st Infantry Brigade at Mohammad Zgheib Barracks in Sidon as part of a wider field tour, according to the Army Command.
The commander reviewed the brigade’s operational deployment and security responsibilities, thanked personnel for their service, and stressed that discipline and commitment remain central to the institution’s strength.
His message placed national unity above sectarian affiliation and described the Army as a guardian of public security. This report is an original Times of Sidon summary of the official Army statement.