By Haaretz Service and News Agencies
Lebanon's army, which so far has sat on the sidelines of the violence raging in the country, will fight an Israeli ground invasion, Defense Minister Elias Murr said on Al-Jazeera television Thursday.
"The Lebanese army - and I stress - the Lebanese army will resist and defend and will prove that it is an army that deserves respect," he said.
In most of the previous Israeli attacks, including in 1978 and the 1982 invasion in which Beirut was occupied, the Lebanese army largely stayed out of the fighting.
Some 20 Lebanese soldiers have been killed in strikes on their bases during the Israeli bombardment of Lebanon.
[Has the Lebanese army ever clashed with Syrian forces?]
I don't think the Lebanese have any intention of fighting Syria, considering Hezbollah holds 23 seats is Lebanon's parliament.
The Lebanon government has, still and will continue to back Hezbollah, irregardless what their talking head puppet propagandists say.
With that in mind, Hezbollah is not the only problem.
Mission
http://www.lebarmy.gov.lb/English/Mission.asp
The LAF’s national orientation is based on the following:
Facing the Israeli occupation and its perpetual aggression in South Lebanon and West Bekaa and supporting the steadfastness of Lebanese citizens to ensure the complete withdrawal of the Israeli forces to internationally recognized borders.
Defending the country and its citizens against all aggression.
Confronting all threats against the country’s vital interests.
Coordinating with Arab armies in accordance with ratified treaties and agreements.
Maintaining internal security and stability.
Engaging in social and development activities according to national interests.
Undertaking relief operations in coordination with other public and humanitarian institutions.