Rodolphe Haykal

General Rodolphe Haykal is the Chief of Defense of the Lebanese Army. He is currently newsworthy due to the Lebanese Army's ongoing efforts to disarm non-state groups in southern Lebanon, a mission that implicitly involves Hezbollah. Recent reports indicate the army has completed the first phase of this disarmament plan, though without explicitly naming Hezbollah. This situation gained further attention when U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham abruptly ended a meeting with Gen. Haykal after the general reportedly refused to designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization. Haykal's role is significant as he leads the military force tasked with navigating the complex political landscape of Lebanon, particularly concerning Hezbollah's influence and the country's relationship with international actors.