Some of those hardest hit by the currency devaluation work in public service — including Lebanon's soldiers and police officers, long counted on to uphold unity in a country deeply divided by sectarian politics. Others among Lebanon’s security personnel have resorted to taking up side jobs, with the army turning a blind eye to this technically unlawful practice. In June 2022, Qatar announced a $60 million aid package for Lebanon’s army, which has provided each soldier with an additional $100 per month. “The current crisis and its impact might be the most dangerous the Lebanese army has faced to date,” he added. The army entered Lebanon’s southern city of Sidon as a “preemptive” measure, according to local media.
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