Is the Lebanese Army Mostly Shia or Close to Hezbollah?
Summary
In r/Lebanon, community members discuss claims that the Lebanese Army is mostly Shia or closely aligned with Hezbollah. The conversation asks whether reliable data exists on sectarian representation among regular personnel, officers, and senior command, and why the distinction matters for understanding the army as a national institution.
Is the Lebanese Army really mostly Shia / close to Hezbollah?
I’m Lebanese. But since I’ve never lived in Lebanon, my perception might be limited.
I’ve seen comments here saying a few times that the Lebanese Army is mostly Shia or basically close to Hezbollah. But that’s honestly not the impression I’ve had from what I’ve seen in Lebanon or from my own interactions with military there.
To me, the army always felt more like a national institution that’s trying to do what it can with what little it has, especially given the state Lebanon has been in.
So I’m genuinely curious: is there any actual basis for that claim? Are there reliable numbers on the sectarian makeup of the army, especially between regular personnel, officers & senior command?
Not trying to start sectarian drama. I’m just trying to understand if this is true, exaggerated or just one of those things people repeat online.
Post Author: /u/MadMChicken
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