"We will strain America's arm, which returned to [Lebanon but] in different forms, just like we strained Israel's arm,” Aoun said during his visit to south Lebanon accompanied by Hezbollah MP Mohammad Raad and other officials.

Aoun also said that Lebanon had resisted attempts to incite a sectarian war in the country, and expressed hope that Syria can overcome similar attempts.

“What is happening in Syria indicates intentions to transform the Israeli-Arab conflict to an intra-Arab conflict … We have resisted and won, and we wish that for our friends,” Aoun said during his second visit to the south in three years.

He also noted that a sectarian war in Lebanon would not occur due to the country’s strength.

“We are today very strong and there won't be a civil or a sectarian war in Lebanon [since] we can overcome our political rivalry. There won't be a Sunni-Shiite war in Lebanon even if [others] want to see this happening so that they can gain power,” Aoun said, adding that those that sought civil strife were in a minority.

Aoun also toured the Hezbollah museum in Mlita, which showcases weaponry and equipment belonging to Hezbollah and used during the resistance’s fight against Israel. Aoun also toured displays of Israeli tanks obtained by Hezbollah.

Despite appearing fatigued toward the end of his trip, Aoun insisted on entering the 200 meter underground tunnel designed by Hezbollah members, and was shown Hezbollah maps revealing Israeli sites.

Aoun refused to answer questions regarding the formation of the new Cabinet, saying: “We are here to remember the resistance; we do not want to spoil this idea by talking about the Cabinet.”