article author: RAY HANANIA Author: Sat, 2026-07-25 20: 10 CHICAGO: The retired US general who led the campaign against Daesh in Iraq said on Thursday that a similar international effort could help Lebanon confront Hezbollah, but would likely require American and coalition forces on the ground. Speaking during a webinar hosted by the Middle East Institute and attended by Arab News, retired Lt. Gen. Sean MacFarland said any successful campaign would also require restraining unilateral Israeli strikes, cutting Hezbollah off from Iranian support and strengthening the Lebanese Armed Forces. Main category: Middle East Tags: Battlefield Lebanon



