Lebanon in the Crosshairs of Jihadism
... to Lebanon The position of Lebanese authorities on the strategy to combat ISIS has been formed in response to real threats to Lebanon. It is based on the country’s own assessment of developments in the region. In July-August 2014, the threat of the steady advance of the Islamic State to the Mediterranean and the establishment of a Lebanese emirate affiliated with the so-called Islamic caliphate ... ... ). The success of the Lebanese army in confronting terrorists in the border town of Arsal as well as the concerted action of Hezbollah fighters instilled hope in the possibility of holding strategic positions and roads and of preventing the enemy from ...