Lebanon’s Independence Day

Lebanese president visits southern-based troops ahead of ‘very important’ Independence Day speech

Joseph Aoun says the army protects all Lebanese and is ‘undeterred by the smear campaigns, doubts and incitement’ it faces
‘Trust in the military institution and internal unity are vital to overcome this difficult period,’ says army commander
Aoun expected to talk in televised address on Friday about the situation in Lebanon, reaffirm commitment to negotiations with Israel

By NAJIA HOUSSARI · 21 November 2025