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We need no one's permission to liberate our land

Beirut - Arab Today

Foreign Affairs Minister, Gebran Bassil, stressed during his tour of the border town of Qaa and his meeting with LAF elements deployed there "We came here today to tell you that we stand by you." "We do not need the permission of anyone to liberate our land and to confront Takfiri terrorism. The upcoming stage will be a rollercoaster ofRead more

We have great confidence in Army and its capabilities

Beirut - Arab Today

The Army Institution is one of the most important institutions in the country, it is the protector of the homeland and its unity," MP Ali Khreis said in an interview with the National News Agency. He deemed the LAF the defender of Lebanon in the face of the Israeli enemy. "It has offered martyrs at the altar of the homeland,Read more

Kaag visits Arsal and LAF positions

Beirut - Arab Today

UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Sigrid Kaag visited today the border towns of Arsal and Labweh in north-eastern Lebanon. Ms Kaag visited army positions in the outskirts of Arsal and met with Brigadier General Sami Hoayek and other representatives of the Lebanese army. The Special Coordinator commended the army in their efforts and enduring commitment to safeguard Lebanon's security andRead more

Army Commander discusses enhanced coordinated efforts with UNIFIL

Beirut - Arab Today

In a press reelase by UNIFIL on Friday, it said: "During his visit to the UNIFIL headquarters in Naqoura today, Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) General Joseph Aoun discussed with the UN Mission's leadership enhanced coordinated activities between LAF and UNIFIL in the area between the Litani River and the Blue Line in south Lebanon. The Head ofRead more

Army Commander discusses enhanced coordinated efforts with UNIFIL

Beirut - Arab Today

New British German MOU in support of LAF Land Border Project

Beirut - Arab Today

In a press release by the British Embassy in Beirut, it said: "The British and German Ambassadors to Lebanon, Hugo Shorter and Martin Huth, today toured the new towers of the Fourth Land Border regiment in the Tofail peninsula. Germany is the latest international supporter of the LAF's land border project." Release added: "The British and German ambassadors were briefedRead more

House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry Leads

Beirut - Arab Today

Representative Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), led a Congressional delegation visit to Lebanon on October 27-29, an issued statement by the United States Embassy in Beirut indicated on Sunday. Representative Thornberry was joined by Representative Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ), Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee (HAC). During the visit, the delegation met with Commander ofRead more

A sign of UK’s partnership and friendship with the LAF

Beirut - Arab Today

Lieutenant General Sir John Lorimer, the UK's incoming Defence Senior Adviser on the Middle East, is visiting Lebanon as part of his pre-appointment tour of the region, the British Embassy in Beirut indicated in a press release on Tuesday. During his visit, General Lorimer met with President Michel Aoun, Prime Minister Saad Hariri, Parliamentary Speaker Nabih Berri, and LAF CommanderRead more

Votel meets Army Chief, stresses unyielding US support for Army

Beirut - Arab Today

Army Chief, General Joseph Aoun, received at his office in Yarze, the commander of the US Central Command, General Joseph Votel, in the presence of Ambassador Elizabeth Richard. The meeting touched on bilateral relations and the US aid to the LAF. A meeting was held later in the presence of the Lebanese Army Commander, Chief of Staff, Major General HatemRead more

LAF Commander thanks citizens for their love and trust

Lebanon - Arab Today

The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) Orientation Directorate issued on Saturday the following statement: "LAF Commander, General Joseph Aoun, salutes and thanks all citizens who expressed in their own way their love for and trust in the new command. He wished upon them to remove all posters and signs of his person which were hoisted on the streets to celebrate himRead more