Reports have surfaced suggesting serious discussions at the highest levels of government regarding US pressures to replace or dismiss Army Commander General Rodolph Haykal. Proposed solutions included replacing all security chiefs except for Major General Hassan Shaqir, Director General of General Security, but the talks concluded with the idea deemed premature.
According to sources, the Army Commander maintains his position against resignation, and any decision on the matter should be made by the Cabinet.
Conversely, military sources have affirmed that the military institution remains steadfast in its approach to national and internal issues, holding on firmly to its principles and priorities.
Meanwhile, military insiders have described President Aoun's relationship with the Army Commander as excellent, countering rumors that seek to create discord between them, potentially fueled by those negatively impacted by the agreement.