ISIL surge changes U.S. thinking about military aid to Lebanon

ISIL surge changes U.S. thinking about military aid to Lebanon

Special to WorldTribune.com NICOSIA — The United States, charged with reneging on security assistance to Lebanon, has acknowledged a threat from Islamic State of Iraq and Levant and has pledged to accelerate weapons and equipment to Lebanon’s military. U.S. ambassador David Hale said the administration of President Barack Obama was ready to approve additional weapons […]