Congress adopted last month a Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 3671) allowing the continuation of military aid to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF).
As Lebanon continues to wait out the Syrian uprising and its repercussions on the country's stability, Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) Commander General Jean Kahwaji visited Washington this week, where he urged policymakers to extend aid to the Lebanese army. While it is unclear whether Kahwaji would be able to secure aid for his military establishment, given concerns in the U.S.
