by ATFL | Dec 16, 2025 | USG Updates
❝ “The United States backs Israel’s efforts to eliminate the threat posed by Hamas and Hezbollah, as diplomacy has failed to disarm Hezbollah in Lebanon,” a White House official told This is Beirut on condition of anonymity. “If Hezbollah refuses to stand down,...
by ATFL | Dec 11, 2025 | USG Updates
❝ Four U.S. lawmakers on Thursday said there has been no accountability for an October 2023 attack by the Israeli military that struck a group of journalists in Lebanon, killing a Reuters visuals journalist and wounding others. U.S. Senator Peter Welch from Vermont,...
by ATFL | Dec 9, 2025 | USG Updates
❝ Legislators have released the final text of this year’s National Defence Authorisation Act, which outlines defence policy and funding for the next fiscal year. The bill could come up for a vote as early as this week. “The Secretary of Defence, pursuant to...
by ATFL | Dec 6, 2025 | USG Updates
❝ Members of the US Congress have urged Lebanon’s leaders to quickly disarm Hezbollah – even if this had to be done by force – or risk facing another Israeli war. Dated 3 December and signed by eight congressmembers, including Republicans and Democrats, a...
by ATFL | Dec 5, 2025 | USG Updates
❝ The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Lebanon of M1085A2 and M1078A2 Medium Tactical Vehicles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $90.5 million. The Defense Security Cooperation...
by ATFL | Dec 4, 2025 | USG Updates
❝ US Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa: “With heartfelt respect, I extend my appreciation to the Government and people of Lebanon for the gracious welcome offered to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV during his recent visit. The professionalism and unity demonstrated in...
