by ATFL | Oct 5, 2020 | Statement, Statements & Announcements
In an effort led by Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL), and co-sponsored by Reps. Donna Shalala (D-FL), Steve Stivers (R-OH), and Garrett Graves (R-LA), the House Foreign Affairs Committee unanimously passed H.Res.1077, a bipartisan resolution [that] “expresses the sense of...
by ATFL | Sep 25, 2020 | Announcement, Statements & Announcements
Through the efforts of Direct Relief, FedEx, Anera, and the Ghassan and Manal Saab Foundation, the American Task Force on Lebanon (ATFL) coordinated an airlift of some $12.7 worth of medicines and supplies to Beirut in August. Preparations for a second flight,...
by ATFL | Aug 24, 2020 | Announcement, Statements & Announcements
A coalition of Lebanese Americans coordinated by the American Task Force on Lebanon (ATFL) has organized an airlift of badly needed medicines, supplies, and equipment from the American people to the Lebanese people in the aftermath of the explosions at the Beirut...
by ATFL | Aug 14, 2020 | Statement, Statements & Announcements
The American Task Force on Lebanon (ATFL) is concerned by reports of injuries sustained by demonstrators in Beirut during clashes with Lebanese security forces. We note that Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) Commander Joseph Aoun reiterated his commitment that the military...
by ATFL | Aug 11, 2020 | Statement, Statements & Announcements
The American Task Force on Lebanon (ATFL) notes the decision of the Diab government to resign and its call for early elections. In light of the economic, political, and social crises that have been eroding the quality of life for the Lebanese people and the hundreds...
