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ATFL Welcomes Progress in Pentalateral Talks Toward a Durable Cessation of Hostilities

The American Task Force on Lebanon (ATFL) welcomes the 14th session of the Pentalateral convened today in Naqoura, where senior officials reviewed ongoing efforts to reach an enduring cessation of hostilities arrangement in Lebanon and to lay the foundation for…

ATFL Statement on Pope Leo XIV’s Visit to Lebanon

The American Task Force on Lebanon (ATFL) welcomes with deep gratitude the historic visit of Pope Leo XIV to Lebanon, a journey that embodies hope, solidarity, and the enduring value of peaceful coexistence in a country scarred by conflict and political and economic…

محليات فريق العمل الأميركي من أجل لبنان: الجيش اللبناني يحقق تقدّمًا جنوبيًّا وتعليق الدعم سيقوّض المسار

ATFL statement translated into Arabic by Nida al-Watan:  محليات فريق العمل الأميركي من أجل لبنان: الجيش اللبناني يحقق تقدّمًا جنوبيًّا وتعليق الدعم سيقوّض المسار

ATFL Statement on Lebanon’s Path to Sovereignty, Prosperity, and Peace with its Neighbors

The American Task Force on Lebanon (ATFL) is deeply concerned by recent calls for the United States to reconsider its support of Lebanon at a critical moment in the country’s political and security trajectory. Over the past year, American diplomacy has played an…

ATFL Statement on US Support and Lebanon’s Path Forward

The American Task Force on Lebanon (ATFL) welcomes the United States’ recent $230 million assistance package to Lebanon as a clear testament to the enduring US commitment to Lebanon’s stability, sovereignty, and reform. This support underscores the US belief that…

ATFL Congratulates Michel Issa on His Confirmation as US Ambassador to Lebanon

The American Task Force on Lebanon (ATFL) extends its congratulations to Michel Issa on his confirmation as the 31st United States Ambassador to Lebanon. Issa’s arrival comes at a critical moment for Lebanon and the region, as the country advances its reform and…

ATFL Holds Community Reception on the Sidelines of the 79th UN General Assembly

On September 25, 2025, the American Task Force on Lebanon (ATFL) held a community reception on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City, bringing together senior US and Lebanese officials, members of the international…

ATFL Statement on the Lebanese Cabinet Decree Addressing the US Proposal Regarding the Ceasefire Agreement of November 2024

The American Task Force on Lebanon (ATFL) welcomes the Lebanese Cabinet’s momentous decision to endorse the objectives of a US proposal for the full implementation of the November 2024 ceasefire agreement. ATFL commends President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf…

ATFL Launches New Expert Advisory Council

The American Task Force on Lebanon (ATFL) is pleased to announce the establishment of its new Expert Advisory Council that brings together a distinguished group of senior policymakers, scholars, and diplomats with deep expertise in US-Middle East and Lebanon policy….

ATFL Welcomes the Appointment ofLebanon’s New Ambassador to the United States

The American Task Force on Lebanon (ATFL) congratulates ATFL Board Member Nada Hamadeh Moawad on her appointment as Lebanon’s new Ambassador to the United States. Her appointment comes at a pivotal moment for Lebanon as the country confronts urgent political,…

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