At a time of growing tensions with neighbouring Israel, Lebanon’s soldiers find themselves overshadowed by the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia. Besides being considered less powerful and capable, the country’s army is also economically weakened to the extent that it can barely pay its soldiers. Many military personnel in Lebanon have thus taken on side jobs to be able to support their families, and their poor economic situation poses a security risk for the country at a time of the imminent threat of war. “I am a soldier I have duties yes towards my country, but if I cannot feed my family, my jo…