The Lebanese Army Command - Directorate of Orientation issued the following statement: A ceremony was held at the Logistics Brigade - Kfarshima, to hand over equipment provided as a donation from the Canadian authorities to the LAF, in the presence of the Canadian Ambassador to Lebanon, Stefanie McCollum, the Commander of the Logistics Brigade, representing the LAF Commander, General Joseph Aoun, and a number of officers. Ambassador McCollum affirmed Canada's continued cooperation with the army and providing it with various forms of support, given its essential role in maintaining security an ..read more

The Lebanese Armed Forces Commander, General Joseph Aoun, received in his office in Yarze the Chairman of the Defense Committee in the Parliament, MP Jihad Samad. He also received MP Akram Chehayeb and MP Melhem Riachi. They discussed the general situation in the country.   Language En News Type:  General's Activity Images:  Image:  Date:  Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - 15:45 URL:  https://www.lebarmy.gov.lb/sites/default/download/GP070520241336-.zip Video URL:  https://www.lebarmy.gov.lb/sites/default/download/GV07052024.zip عربي Fr ..read more

The Lebanese Army Command - Directorate of Orientation issued the following statement: On 6/5/2024, an army unit arrested in Fnaidek – Akkar the citizens (KH.KH.), (T.T.) and (A.S.), wanted for shooting, and seized two military pistols and a quantity of hashish in their possession. On 7/5/2024, another unit arrested in Arsal - Baalbek the citizen (F.A.) and the Syrians (A.H.) and (A.R.) for stealing a car. The seized items were handed over and the investigation was initiated with the arrestees under the supervision of the competent judicial authorities.   Language En News Type:  A ..read more

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, an army unit, supported by a patrol from the Intelligence Directorate, arrested the Syrian (A.M.) in Aarsal, wanted for engaging in terrorist activities. In addition, patrols from the Intelligence Directorate arrested 4 individuals as follows: - The Palestinian (AA.F.) for forming an armed gang involved in armed robbery and theft, having carried out approximately 100 robbery operations in different areas, mostly on th ..read more

The Army Command – Directorate of Orientation declares the sad demise of Retired Brigadier General P.S.C. Fouad Aoun who passed away on 03/05/2024. The following information presents a summary of his life and military career: •    Born on 01/07/1935 in Al Maknouniya - Jezzine. •    Enlisted in the Army on 01/10/1956 and rose through the ranks, starting as a lieutenant on 18/09/1959 and reaching the rank of General as of 01/07/1985. •    Received several medals and decorations as well as commendations and congratulations of the Lebanese Armed Forces ..read more

The Lebanese Army Command – Directorate of Orientation issued the following statement: On 02/05/2024, an army unit supported by a patrol from the Intelligence Directorate raided the residences of the citizens (H.H.) and (A.H.) in Hoch Barada – Bekaa, and arrested them for being wanted for shooting and robbery. They seized a firearm, a quantity of drugs, and military equipment in their possession. The seized items were handed over and the investigation was initiated with the arrestees under the supervision of the competent judicial authorities.   Language En News Type:  Army News ..read more

The Lebanese Army Command - Directorate of Orientation issued the following statement: On 01/05/2024, following gunfire and armed demonstrations during a funeral ceremony in the town of Bebnin - Akkar, on April 28, 2024, and after monitoring and surveillance operations, army units supported by patrols from the Intelligence Directorate in Menieh - Akkar, conducted raids on the residences of those involved, resulting in the arrest of 10 individuals and the seizure of firearms and ammunition. Armed demonstrations and gunfire represent a breach of security and impose a danger to the lives of inno ..read more

The Lebanese Army Command - Directorate of Orientation issued the following statement: On 01/04/2024, as part of the security measures implemented by the military institution in various regions, a patrol from the Intelligence Directorate, supported by an army unit, conducted a raid in the Sahraa Choueifat. The operation resulted in the arrest of a citizen (H.M.) who was wanted for crimes including arms trafficking, gang formation, extortion, shooting incidents, and causing disturbances. A handgun was seized in his possession. Additionally, army units arrested 29 individuals as follows: -  ..read more

The Lebanese Armed Forces Commander, General Joseph Aoun, received in his office in Yarzeh the Secretary-General of the Lebanese-Syrian Supreme Council Mr. Nasri Khoury. They discussed various matters.   Language En News Type:  General's Activity Images:  Image:  Date:  Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - 14:00 URL:  https://www.lebarmy.gov.lb/sites/default/download/GP300420241353.zip عربي Fr ..read more

On 30/04/2024, in the presence of the Chief of Staff, Major General Hassan Audi, the Marine Commando Regiment, along with the Naval and Air Forces and the 1st and 2nd Artillery Regiments, conducted a tactical live ammunition exercise at the training field of Mazraat Hanouch - Hamat and the maritime shooting field off the coast of Anfeh. The exercise included training on the destruction of a terrorist group and involved firing from aircraft and artillery.   Language En News Type:  Army News Images:  Image:  Date:  Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - 17:30 URL:&n ..read more