Lebanon Prepares
(N.Z.P.A.-Reuter—Copyright» BEIRUT, January 6. The Lebanon is making preparations for any new confrontation with Israel.
The Lebanese Army High Command has announced that work has begun on fortifications at 43 border villages and on arming their inhabi-
tants to help in defence. Trench-digging is under way in all villages facing Israeli positions across the cease-fire line.
The Army has also submitted to the Government a resolution urging conscription for the first time. The Minister of Defence .(Mr Hussein Oweini) told a news conference that the Government had agreed to the principle of conscription, and* the resolution may be approved today.
It calls for the drafting of i' every Lebanese over 18 years; into the armed forces for 12-months service.
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Press, Volume CIX, Issue 31880, 7 January 1969, Page 11
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