If the Lebanese Army is ready, it only means that the people of South Lebanon have to depend on themselves: "
Head of the Lebanese Army Commando Unit Brigadier Shamel Roukoz said troops are ready to defend the country against Israel, as Israeli Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi reiterated warnings against sending aids ships from Lebanon to the besieged Gaza Strip.Speaking during a gathering in the Kesrouan town of Kfour Sunday, Roukoz said the army’s noblest mission was to defend the border in south Lebanon against any possible Israeli attack."