In this context, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri received at the Second Presidency headquarters in Ain al-Tineh the Army Commander, General Joseph Aoun, where security, military and field developments were presented in light of Israel’s continued aggression against Lebanon. Aoun and caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati also discussed the same file, where he briefed them on Results of the initial investigation carried out by the army command regarding the kidnapping that took place in Batroun.
According to informed sources, the army commander carried with him to the government palace and Ain al-Tineh the results of what the radar recorded at dawn on Friday, and it turned out that the naval force did not detect any maritime violation along the coast.
The Lebanese authorities were not informed by the German forces operating within the UNIFIL forces of any suspicious movement before and during the landing and kidnapping operation.
While the Army Command awaits clarifications from the International Forces Command about the reasons for the lack of prior warnings, the Army Commander pointed out that investigations will continue until all the circumstances related to the dangerous incident are known, but he expressed his dissatisfaction with the systematic campaign against the Army and its leadership, which accuses it of negligence.
Joseph Aoun considered that questioning the morality of the military establishment in these dangerous circumstances supports the goals of Israel, which wants to sow discord in Lebanon.
The army’s account of the landing
According to the information, the army commander explained the difficulty of detecting members of the naval commando, and pointed out that there are 10 naval radars in Lebanon and that there are corners close to the shore, and certain points that the radar cannot detect.
The army confirmed that small boats that do not have a tracking and information device and that sail at a certain speed are also unable to be detected by radar.
The radar also detects boats, boats and ships and marks them with zero points on the map, but the speed and height of the waves lead to the disappearance and then the appearance of the yellow dots constantly, which leads to the radar giving false and ambiguous warnings.
Radar jamming?
According to the army’s initial report, the “Shaetet 13” force arrived by sea, but at the border they used small boats such as fishermen’s boats that do not have a radar detection device, and the members of the division headed to the beach near the fishermen’s port, specifically from the angle where the radar could not pick them up. They carried out the landing operation.
Al-Diyar newspaper reported that the radar was jammed, disrupting its operation.
Source: “Lebanese Diyar” + Lebanese News Agency
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**Interview with General Joseph Aoun, Lebanese Army Commander**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us, General Aoun. Can you share the key points from your recent discussions with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri regarding the ongoing security situation in Lebanon?
**General Aoun:** Thank you for having me. In my discussions with Speaker Berri, we focused on the recent security developments, particularly in light of Israel’s continued aggressive actions towards Lebanon. We addressed the situation on the ground to ensure that our military responses are appropriate and effective.
**Interviewer:** There was an incident of kidnapping in Batroun that you mentioned. What can you share about the army’s investigation into this case?
**General Aoun:** Yes, our initial investigation into the kidnapping incident is ongoing. We are working diligently to uncover all the facts and circumstances surrounding the event. We also discussed the findings of our radar systems which indicated no maritime violations along the coast during the incident. This raises questions about possible lapses in communication from the UNIFIL forces regarding prior warnings.
**Interviewer:** Given that the German forces operating under UNIFIL did not alert the Lebanese authorities about suspicious activities, how do you plan to address this issue?
**General Aoun:** We are currently awaiting clarifications from the International Forces Command. It’s critical for us to understand why there was a lack of communication prior to the incident. We are committed to investigating this thoroughly, as effective collaboration with the UNIFIL forces is vital to maintaining security in our region.
**Interviewer:** What are your main concerns regarding the safety of Lebanese citizens in light of these developments?
**General Aoun:** My primary concern is the safety and security of the Lebanese people. We are facing significant challenges due to external aggression and internal security threats. Our army is fully engaged in protecting our citizens and will continue to act decisively in response to any threats. Furthermore, we are improving our surveillance and communication mechanisms to ensure that incidents like the kidnapping are prevented in the future.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, General Aoun. It sounds like the Army is taking necessary steps to ensure security in Lebanon.
**General Aoun:** Thank you for your time. Our commitment to the safety of the nation is unwavering, and we will keep the public informed as our investigations progress.
