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BEIRUT, Lebanon – The Lebanese Army has been deployed to key locations, including the airport road in the capital city of Beirut, to quell rising tensions following the revelation of a U.S.-brokered agreement between Lebanon and Israel. The deal, aimed at resolving long-standing maritime border disputes, has sparked widespread outrage and protests across the country.
According to eyewitnesses, large crowds of demonstrators have taken to the streets in Beirut and other major cities, chanting anti-Israeli slogans and waving Lebanese flags. The protests, which have been largely peaceful, have forced the authorities to impose strict security measures to maintain order and prevent potential violence.
The Lebanese Army, known for its neutrality in domestic politics, has been called in to maintain law and order and ensure the safety of civilians and protesters alike. The deployment of military personnel to sensitive locations, including the airport road, is a precautionary measure to prevent disruptions to air traffic and commerce.
The agreement at the center of the controversy is a maritime border accord that would allow for the development of offshore oil and gas fields shared by Lebanon and Israel. While the deal has been touted as a major breakthrough in regional relations, many Lebanese citizens view it as a betrayal of the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
“This is a national shame,” said Ghassan Moussawi, a Beirut resident who joined the protests. “Israel has been stealing our resources and our land for decades, and now we’re signing an agreement that allows them to exploit more of our territory?”
Critics of the agreement also argue that the deal falls short of Lebanon’s requirements and fails to address the country’s long-standing maritime border disputes.
“The U.S. has imposed its will on us, and we’re left with nothing but a poor deal that benefits the other side,” said Fawaz Aoun, a member of the Lebanese parliament who has been vocal in his opposition to the agreement.
The Lebanese government has maintained that the agreement is in the best interests of the country and its people, but the widespread protests and criticism have raised questions about the deal’s viability and the government’s credibility.
As the situation continues to unfold, the Lebanese Army will remain on alert to maintain order and protect the rights and interests of all parties involved.