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Why does any political party need drones? AP‘s answer: By sending a drone at this particular time, Hezbollah could be seeking to boost its standing at home in Lebanon as its Syrian allies leave the…

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Why does any political party need drones?

AP‘s answer:

By sending a drone at this particular time, Hezbollah could be seeking to boost its standing at home in Lebanon as its Syrian allies leave the country and it tries to chart a bigger political role for itself. Flying an unmanned spy craft — a capability the Lebanese army does not have — strengthens Hezbollah’s image at home as a defender of Lebanon amid calls by some for the group to disarm.

Acting as “a defender of Lebanon” is a military activity, not political. Why does AP blur this distinction?

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