Press Releases

Lebanese President Stresses Need for UNIFIL's Presence

(MENAFN) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun emphasized the crucial need for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) to remain stationed in the country’s south, citing escalating regional and domestic instability, according to a statement...

Lebanese Leader discusses Lebanon need for UNIFIL

(MENAFN) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun emphasized on Monday the critical need to maintain the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in southern Lebanon amid escalating regional and domestic tensions. “Now more than ever, the...

Iran object to Lebanese government's decision to disarm Hizbollah

(MENAFN) A senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei stated Saturday that Iran opposes the Lebanese government’s plan to disarm Hezbollah, the militant group backed by Tehran, according to reports. Ali Akbar Velayati, an...

Lebanese military captures Leader of IS

(MENAFN) The Lebanese Army has apprehended a senior figure believed to be the current leader of the Islamic State (IS) group in Lebanon, marking a notable advancement in the country’s fight against terrorism. In a statement released on Tuesday,...

Lebanese forces ministers align with US policies

(MENAFN) Recent developments suggest that ministers affiliated with the Lebanese Forces party are aligning closely with U.S. policy directions, particularly in matters concerning Hezbollah, the Lebanese military, and international diplomacy. These...

Lebanese President: U.S. Attacks on Iran Threaten Regional Stability

(MENAFN) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun issued a stark warning on Sunday, emphasizing that recent US attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities could dangerously escalate tensions and jeopardize stability throughout the Middle East. Highlighting...

Lebanese PM Demands Urgent UNIFIL Mandate Extension

(MENAFN) Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam emphasized the urgent need to extend the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on Wednesday, underscoring the mission’s critical contribution to maintaining peace, particularly...

Israeli Airstrike in Southern Lebanon Kills Four

(MENAFN) An Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon resulted in the deaths of four individuals and left three others wounded, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry, in what officials described as a breach of the existing ceasefire agreement. Late...

Beirut's main airport resumes its trips

(MENAFN) Beirut's main airport reopened on Saturday morning after a short-term closure prompted by growing instability in the Middle East, particularly due to recent hostilities between Israel and Iran. Lebanon’s Minister of Public Works and...

Beirut Airport Restarts Flights Amid Intensifying Regional Tensions

(MENAFN) Lebanese Public Works and Transport Minister Fayez Rasamny declared on Saturday the resumption of operations at Beirut Airport, which had been shut down since 10 p.m. (1900 GMT) the previous evening due to intensifying regional conflict...

Four people die due to Israeli strike in Lebanon despite truce

(MENAFN) An Israeli air raid in southern Lebanon killed four individuals and wounded three others, marking another breach of the ceasefire agreement, according to reports from Lebanon’s Health Ministry. The attack occurred late Saturday when an...

U.S. Envoy Lands in Beirut for Key Discussions

(MENAFN) Tom Barrack, the US special envoy for Syria, arrived in Beirut on Sunday to conduct talks concerning bilateral relations and the latest regional developments. His visit comes at a critical time as Lebanon continues to suffer from...

Lebanese Leader disarms Palestinian camps

(MENAFN) Lebanon's official media organization stated that the Lebanese Leader Joseph Aoun stated on Monday that 3 Palestinian camps in Beirut will start surrendering their arms in the middle of June. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam as well as...

Lebanese Army Apprehends Three After Fatal Post-Election Gunfire

(MENAFN) On Tuesday, the Lebanese army reported the apprehension of three people in the eastern town of Younine, located in the Baalbeck area. They are suspected of participating in celebratory gunfire that resulted in a civilian's death following...

Lebanese Startups Trigger Momentum at Beirut Business Summit

(MENAFN) A wave of Lebanese entrepreneurial innovation was on display at a business summit in Beirut that wrapped up on Thursday, spotlighting a shared commitment to harness the country’s homegrown talent and latent capabilities. The PowerX...

Israeli drone assault strikes Lebanese city, killing three civilians

(MENAFN) An Israeli drone attack near the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli on Tuesday left three people dead and 13 others wounded, according to Lebanon’s Ministry of Health. A statement from the Public Health Emergency Operations Center revealed...

Lebanese President Urges More Action to End Israeli Occupation in South

(MENAFN) Lebanese Leader Joseph Aoun appealed on Wednesday for a revitalization of the ceasefire monitoring committee’s role to intensify pressure on Israel to retreat from five military positions in southern Lebanon. This appeal was voiced during...

Lebanese President Affirms Commitment to State Control Over Arms

(MENAFN) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun emphasized on Monday that Lebanon is proceeding "calmly and responsibly" in securing exclusive state control over arms. According to media reports from his meeting with a French Senate delegation at Baabda...

Lebanese President Holds Talks with King Abdullah II

(MENAFN) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun held a phone conversation with Jordanian King Abdullah II on Wednesday to discuss the investigation into a recently uncovered missile manufacturing cell in Jordan. Aoun reaffirmed Lebanon’s commitment to...

Lebanese Presidents Says Country is Waiting for ‘right conditions’ Regarding Weapons

(MENAFN) President Joseph Aoun declared on Sunday that all weaponry in Lebanon will eventually fall under government jurisdiction, although the country will await the “right conditions” before determining how to implement this strategy. His...