Commander's Activities
VISITORS OF LAF COMMANDER
The LAF Commander, General Rodolph Haykal, received in his office in Yarzeh a delegation from the U.S. Congress, which included Representatives Darin Lahood and Steve Cohen, in the presence of U.S. Ambassador Lisa Johnson and an accompanying delegation. During the meeting, they discussed the general situation in Lebanon and the latest developments. Emphasis was placed on the essential role of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)...Saturday, 23 August 2025
The LAF Commander, General Rodolph Haykal, received in his office in Yarzeh a delegation from the U.S. Congress, which included Representatives Darin Lahood and Steve Cohen, in the presence of U.S. Ambassador Lisa Johnson and an accompanying delegation. During the meeting, they discussed the general situation in Lebanon and the latest developments. Emphasis was placed on the essential role of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)...Saturday, 23 August 2025
LAF Commander Offers Condolences to Families of Two Soldiers Martyred in South Lebanon Ammunition Depot Explosion
The LAF Commander, General Rodolph Haykal, offered his condolences to the families of two fallen soldiers in the towns of Hay Al Fikani – Zahle and Majdaloun – Baalbek. The two soldiers were martyred as a result of the explosion of a weapons and ammunition depot in Wadi Zabqin – South Lebanon. While offering his condolences, the LAF Commander praised the professionalism, integrity, discipline, and readiness for sacrifice — even...Saturday, 23 August 2025
The LAF Commander, General Rodolph Haykal, offered his condolences to the families of two fallen soldiers in the towns of Hay Al Fikani – Zahle and Majdaloun – Baalbek. The two soldiers were martyred as a result of the explosion of a weapons and ammunition depot in Wadi Zabqin – South Lebanon. While offering his condolences, the LAF Commander praised the professionalism, integrity, discipline, and readiness for sacrifice — even...Saturday, 23 August 2025
VISITORS OF LAF COMMANDER
The LAF Commander, General Rodolph Haykal, received in his office in Yarzeh a delegation from the Syrian Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management, headed by Deputy Minister for Emergency Affairs, Mounir Mustafa. The delegation expressed its gratitude to the LAF Command for the efforts made in supporting firefighting operations along the Syrian coast during the past month. Friday, 22 August 2025
The LAF Commander, General Rodolph Haykal, received in his office in Yarzeh a delegation from the Syrian Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management, headed by Deputy Minister for Emergency Affairs, Mounir Mustafa. The delegation expressed its gratitude to the LAF Command for the efforts made in supporting firefighting operations along the Syrian coast during the past month. Friday, 22 August 2025
VISITORS OF LAF COMMANDER
The LAF Commander, General Rodolph Haykal, received in his office in Yarzeh the Representative of the Secretary-General of the Arab League, Ambassador Hossam Zaki, accompanied by a delegation. He also received the U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon, Lisa Johnson, and the Chargé d’Affaires of the French Embassy in Lebanon, Mr. Bruno Pereira Da Silva. During these three meetings, discussions focused on the general situation in Lebanon and the region....Thursday, 21 August 2025
The LAF Commander, General Rodolph Haykal, received in his office in Yarzeh the Representative of the Secretary-General of the Arab League, Ambassador Hossam Zaki, accompanied by a delegation. He also received the U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon, Lisa Johnson, and the Chargé d’Affaires of the French Embassy in Lebanon, Mr. Bruno Pereira Da Silva. During these three meetings, discussions focused on the general situation in Lebanon and the region....Thursday, 21 August 2025
Visitors of the LAF Commander
The Lebanese Armed Forces Commander, General Rodolph Haykal, received the UNIFIL Force Commander, Major General Diodato Abagnara, in his office in Yarzeh. The discussions focused on ways to cooperate and coordinate between the LAF and UNIFIL. He also received Lebanon's Ambassador-designate to Turkey, Mounir Anouti, with whom he discussed the general situation in Lebanon and the region. Tuesday, 19 August 2025
The Lebanese Armed Forces Commander, General Rodolph Haykal, received the UNIFIL Force Commander, Major General Diodato Abagnara, in his office in Yarzeh. The discussions focused on ways to cooperate and coordinate between the LAF and UNIFIL. He also received Lebanon's Ambassador-designate to Turkey, Mounir Anouti, with whom he discussed the general situation in Lebanon and the region. Tuesday, 19 August 2025
VISITORS OF LAF COMMANDER
The LAF Commander, General Rodolph Haykal, received in his office in Yarzeh the Australian Ambassador to Lebanon, Andrew Barnes, with an accompanying delegation. The meeting addressed the general situation in Lebanon and the region. He also received the President of the Basel Fleihan Institute for Finance and Economy, Lamia Moubayed, along with a delegation. The discussions covered various matters. Monday, 18 August 2025
The LAF Commander, General Rodolph Haykal, received in his office in Yarzeh the Australian Ambassador to Lebanon, Andrew Barnes, with an accompanying delegation. The meeting addressed the general situation in Lebanon and the region. He also received the President of the Basel Fleihan Institute for Finance and Economy, Lamia Moubayed, along with a delegation. The discussions covered various matters. Monday, 18 August 2025
VISITORS OF LAF COMMANDER
The LAF Commander, General Rodolph Haykal, received in his office in Yarzeh the U.S. Special Envoy Tom Barrack, in the presence of Deputy U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Morgan Ortagus and U.S. Ambassador Lisa Johnson, with an accompanying delegation. The meeting addressed the general situation and developments in Lebanon and the region. Monday, 18 August 2025
The LAF Commander, General Rodolph Haykal, received in his office in Yarzeh the U.S. Special Envoy Tom Barrack, in the presence of Deputy U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Morgan Ortagus and U.S. Ambassador Lisa Johnson, with an accompanying delegation. The meeting addressed the general situation and developments in Lebanon and the region. Monday, 18 August 2025
LAF Commander Inspects Site of Weapons and Ammunition Depot Explosion in Wadi Zebqin - Tyre, and Offers Condolences to Families of Fallen Soldiers
LAF Commander, General Rodolph Haykal, inspected the site of the explosion at a weapons and ammunition depot in Wadi Zebqin - Tyre. He examined the aftermath of the blast and was briefed on the circumstances surrounding the incident. He then proceeded to the headquarters of the 5th Infantry Brigade in Al Bayyada, where he extended his condolences for the brigade’s fallen soldiers. He affirmed that the LAF remains committed to fulfilling its...Friday, 15 August 2025
LAF Commander, General Rodolph Haykal, inspected the site of the explosion at a weapons and ammunition depot in Wadi Zebqin - Tyre. He examined the aftermath of the blast and was briefed on the circumstances surrounding the incident. He then proceeded to the headquarters of the 5th Infantry Brigade in Al Bayyada, where he extended his condolences for the brigade’s fallen soldiers. He affirmed that the LAF remains committed to fulfilling its...Friday, 15 August 2025
VISITORS OF LAF COMMANDER
The LAF Commander, General Rodolph Haykal, received in his office in Yarzeh the Minister of Energy, Joe Saddi. The discussions focused on the general situation in the country. He also received the Ambassador of Canada to Lebanon, Stefanie McCollum, accompanied by the Canadian Defense Attaché, Lieutenant Colonel Jawad Al Khairy, as well as Lebanon’s newly appointed Ambassador to the United States, Nada Hamadeh. During both meetings,...Thursday, 14 August 2025
The LAF Commander, General Rodolph Haykal, received in his office in Yarzeh the Minister of Energy, Joe Saddi. The discussions focused on the general situation in the country. He also received the Ambassador of Canada to Lebanon, Stefanie McCollum, accompanied by the Canadian Defense Attaché, Lieutenant Colonel Jawad Al Khairy, as well as Lebanon’s newly appointed Ambassador to the United States, Nada Hamadeh. During both meetings,...Thursday, 14 August 2025
Visitors of LAF Commander
The LAF Commander, General Rodolph Haykal, received in his office in Yarzeh Lebanon’s newly appointed Ambassador to Italy, Carla Jazzar, and they discussed the general situation in Lebanon and the region. He also received the U.S. Defense Attaché to Lebanon, Colonel Joe Becker, on a farewell visit. Additionally, he met with Alaa Al Demnati, Director of Programs in Lebanon and Jordan at the International Centre for Migration Policy...Wednesday, 13 August 2025
The LAF Commander, General Rodolph Haykal, received in his office in Yarzeh Lebanon’s newly appointed Ambassador to Italy, Carla Jazzar, and they discussed the general situation in Lebanon and the region. He also received the U.S. Defense Attaché to Lebanon, Colonel Joe Becker, on a farewell visit. Additionally, he met with Alaa Al Demnati, Director of Programs in Lebanon and Jordan at the International Centre for Migration Policy...Wednesday, 13 August 2025
