BEIRUT: The Lebanese Army will receive its first shipment of French weapons Monday, part of a $3-billion military aid package funded by Saudi Arabia to assist the poorly equipped military in its war against jihadi militants.

Meanwhile, Lebanese Army Commander Gen. Jean Kahwagi said during a tour of the southern border that the armed forces would not, under any circumstances, allow militants to infiltrate Lebanese border towns.

A ceremony to mark the arrival of the shipment will take place at Rafic Hariri International Airport at 8:30 a.m. Monday, according to a statement issued by the Army Friday.

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