Strengthening US – Lebanon Relations for a Brighter Future
Our Impact in Numbers
Over 240 Hill Briefings Conducted
Engaged with 80+ Bipartisan Offices
Supported 6 Major Hearings with Resources
Current Priorities
Security Assistance
Enhance deterrence and protect civilians through robust institutions and oversight.
Governance Reform
Promote transparency and rule of law to unlock international support.
Humanitarian Support
Deliver targeted aid to address urgent needs of the most vulnerable.
Refugees & Host Communities
Promote humane, sustainable policies that stabilize communities.
Reconstruction & Energy
Rebuild critical infrastructure and accelerate reliable, affordable power.
US – Lebanon Friendship Caucus
The U.S.–Lebanon Friendship Caucus is a bipartisan group dedicated to educating Members of Congress and their staff on policies that reinforce Lebanon’s sovereignty and security. Our caucus fosters collaboration and understanding, ensuring that U.S. policies align with the shared values and mutual interests of both nations. With a growing membership, we continue to advocate for robust U.S. support for Lebanon’s democratic and economic aspirations.
Delegations & Exchanges
Explore how strategic visits translate into meaningful outcomes, fostering stronger US-Lebanon relations.
Congressional Delegations
ATFL-Led Visits to Lebanon
Latest Insights and Updates
Lebanon Daily Digest September 19, 2025
Lebanon Daily Digest September 19, 2025 Daily News Lebanon’s Distressed Debt Soars to Shaky New Heights Libby George reports, “Lebanon’s defaulted government bonds have nearly quadrupled in price over the past year as investors bet on signs of economic…
‘The tide may finally be turning’: Hezbollah under pressure as US envoy arrives – analysis
The Jerusalem Post reports on ATFL’s President Ed Gabriel’s op-ed ahead of US envoy Tom Barrack’s July trip to Lebanon. Read the article here.
US Envoy Tom Barrack Shares ATFL President’s Op-Ed on Lebanon
Ahead of his visit to Lebanon on July 7, 2025, US Envoy Tom Barrack posted on X (formerly Twitter) a link to ATFL President Ed Gabriel’s op-ed titled “Lebanon’s Opportunity—or Missed Opportunity?”
Lebanon’s Opportunity—or Missed Opportunity?
Op-ed published in Asharq Al-Awsat by ATFL President Ed Gabriel, “Lebanon’s Opportunity—or Missed Opportunity?” Read the article here.
The US Push for Hezbollah Disarmament and the Future of Lebanon
This Is Beirut quotes ATFL President Ed Gabriel on US diplomatic engagement with Lebanon and the need for reforms. Read the article here.
هل سيكون لبنان بمنأى عن الحرب الإيرانية – الإسرائيلية؟
ATFL President Ed Gabriel speaks to Al Jadeed about the implications of the Israel-Iran war on Lebanon. Watch the interview here (Arabic dub).
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