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Article: Lebanese Troops Extend Reach
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- October 2, 2006
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LABBOUNEH, Lebanon - Lebanon's army commander raised his country's flag on a ridge overlooking the border with Israel, reclaiming the area after Israel's pullout from nearly all of south Lebanon.
Gen. Michel Suleiman told about 500 soldiers that the army won't allow any attacks from Lebanon that could undermine the cease-fire - an apparent reference to rockets Hezbollah launched at Israel from the south in 34 days of fighting that ended Aug. 14.
"Stay vigilant to uphold the law and deter whoever undermines the course of security and stability," Suleiman said.
He said that although his army is no match for Israel, it would fight if necessary.
"I call upon you to confront the Israeli ...