Protesters jump over burning tires that were set on fire to block a road, at Martyrs Square, in downtown Beirut, Lebanon, Saturday, March 6, 2021. Lebanon's caretaker prime minister warned Saturday that the country was quickly headed toward chaos and appealed to politicians to put aside differences in order form a new government that can attract desperately needed foreign assistance. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
BEIRUT — Lebanon’s army chief warned Monday that soldiers are hurting from the severe economic crisis engulfing the country, voicing rare criticism from the military of a ruling class that has done little to try and resolve a monthslong political deadlock.