The Lebanese Armed Forces Commander, General Joseph Aoun, received in his office in Yarzeh MP Hady Bou El Hosn and UN Resident & Humanitarian Coordinator Imran Riza. Discussions during the visit covered the general situation in the country. General Aoun also received Public Prosecutor of Appeal in the South, Judge Rahif Ramadan, and various matters were discussed.   Language En News Type:  General's Activity Images:  Image:  Date:  Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 15:00 URL:  https://www.lebarmy.gov.lb/sites/default/download/GP2442024136.zip Vide ..read more

The Chief of Staff, Major General PSC Hassan Audi, visited the 3rd Intervention Regiment in Al Manara – Beirut where he toured its departments and received a briefing on its missions. He also met with officers and military personnel, conveying to them the Command’s directives during the current challenging phase. He praised their sacrifices in preserving Lebanon's security and stability. Language En News Type:  Army News Images:  Image:  Date:  Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 14:30 URL:  https://www.lebarmy.gov.lb/sites/default/download/NP24420241250-2.zip ..read more

The Lebanese Army Command - Directorate of Orientation issued the following statement: On 23/04/2024, a patrol from the Intelligence Directorate arrested in Aarsal the citizen (A.H.) who is wanted for his involvement in the killing of the citizen (S.K.) on 18/01/2014, in kidnapping, providing firearms and food supplies to terrorist groups, as well as smuggling drugs between Lebanon and Syria and opening fire on different dates. The investigation of the arrestee was initiated under the supervision of the competent judicial authorities. Language En News Type:  Army News Image:  ..read more

The Lebanese Armed Forces Commander, General Joseph Aoun, received in his office in Yarze, the European Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement Affairs Olivér Várhelyi. They discussed the general situation in Lebanon and the region, as well as developments on the southern borders. He also received the Deputy Chief of the British Defense Staff, Air Marshal Harvey Smyth, in the presence of the British Ambassador to Lebanon, Hamish Cowell, and the Military Attaché, Major Lee Richard Saunders. Additionally, General Aoun received the Commander of the Italian Joint Operations General Francesc ..read more

The Lebanese Armed Forces Commander, General Joseph Aoun, received in his office in Yarzeh the Member of the French Parliament, Mrs. Amélia Lakrafi. They discussed the general situation in the region.   Language En News Type:  General's Activity Images:  Image:  Date:  Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 14:45 URL:  https://www.lebarmy.gov.lb/sites/default/download/Gp230420241403.zip عربي Fr ..read more

The Lebanese Army Command - Directorate of Orientation issued the following statement:  A patrol from the Intelligence Directorate arrested in Al Kasimiya – Tyre the citizens (S.T.) and (M.D.) for opening fire on different dates in Tyre and for being wanted under several arrest warrants for abusing drugs. Handguns and an amount of hashish were sized in their possession. Moreover, an army unit raided the residences of wanted individuals in Hor Taala–Baalbek, where an amount of drugs, counterfeit license plates, and foreign currency were seized. The confiscated items were handed over, and ..read more

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The Lebanese Army Command - Directorate of Orientation issued the following statement: As part of the security measures carried out by the military institution in various areas, 9 individuals have been arrested as follows: -    The citizen (W.H.) and the Syrian (A.AA.S.) in Younine - Baalbek for driving a pickup truck containing drug manufacturing equipment. A sum of money was also seized in their possession. -    The citizens: (R.M.), (R.M.), (M.M.), (W.M.), (H.M.) in Al Minyeh - Denniyeh, during a family clash arising feud that involved gunfire and resulted in ..read more

A meeting was held at the Élysée Palace in France between French President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister Najib Mikati, and LAF Commander General Joseph Aoun. The meeting involved discussions on the latest developments in the region and their impact on Lebanon. The meeting addressed the vital role played by the armed forces as a guarantor of Lebanon's security. The French authorities reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the military institution and enhancing its capabilities to continue fulfilling its missions. General Aoun also participated in a meeting to support the army, which was o ..read more

The Lebanese Army Command - Directorate of Orientation issued the following statement: On 19/04/2024, after a surveillance and monitoring operation, a patrol from the Intelligence Directorate arrested the Syrian (S.AA.W.), in Borj Hammoud for drug abuse and trafficking, as well as for driving an illegal vehicle. A large quantity of drugs was found in her possession. Furthermore, another patrol, supported by an army unit, raided the residence of the wanted citizen (AA.AA.) on 20/04/2024 in the town of Al Nakhleh – Al Koura. They seized 7 firearms, a large quantity of ammunition, and 42 grenade ..read more