Caretaker Minister of Information, Ziad Makary, hosted Austria’s Ambassador to Lebanon, Francesca Honsowitz-Friessnig. Following the meeting, Ambassador Honsowitz-Friessnig expressed optimism about the potential for enhanced collaboration between the two countries. “We had productive discussions about the possibility of future joint cooperation. It is promising to reflect on our deep ties ... Read More »
Caretaker Minister of Information, Ziad Makary, received at his ministry office a delegation of Jeunesse Anti Drogue (JAD) association, chaired by Joseph Hawat. Speaking to reporters following the meeting, Hawat said that the delegation discussed with Minister Makary the means to revive the association’s activities and organizing an international conference ... Read More »
Following a Cabinet session, Lebanon’s caretaker Information Minister Ziad Makary announced that “an agreement was reached on arrangements for damage assessment and debris removal, along with an urgent advance of LBP 4,000 billion.” The Minister urged residents to “follow the Lebanese army’s instructions to ensure their safe return to their ... Read More »
In a strategic collaboration with the Ministry of Information, UNESCO addressed the needs for effective fact-checking competencies to mitigate the impact of disinformation. This initiative provided a comprehensive four-day training program, conducted from 21 to 24 October 2024 by Agence France-Presse (AFP), specifically tailored for selected journalists from the Minister’s ... Read More »
Caretaker Minister of Information, Ziad al-Makary, called for “avoiding being dragged behind the fake news published by Israel, and not interacting with it on social media.” He cautioned against “turning our media message into a dangerous place for the displaced,” and called for “verifying the enemy’s crimes and archiving them ... Read More »
Caretaker Minister of Information, Ziad Makari, extended his condolences to Ibrahim Farhat, the Director-General of Al-Manar TV, and Ghassan Ben Jeddou, the Chairman of Al-Mayadeen, following the deaths of journalist Wisam Qassem, photographer Ghassan Najar, and broadcasting engineer Mohammed Reda, who were killed in an Israeli attack on their residence ... Read More »
The Ministry of Information issued a statement commending the work of reporters and photojournalists covering the ongoing Israeli aggression. The Ministry emphasized its reliance on the “professionalism and national awareness” of media professionals, urging them not to be swayed by “enemy’s narratives” or to accept the guidance being promoted under ... Read More »
Caretaker Minister of Information, Ziad Makary, received at his ministry office, a delegation from the Syrian Social Nationalist Party (SSNP). Discussions reportedly touched on media and national affairs. Minister Makary expressed his strong keenness on the role of the media in being responsible towards national issues and in critical junctures, indicating that ... Read More »
Caretaker Information Minister, Ziad Makary, addressed a formal letter to The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Telegraph, Associated Press, Fox News, Reuters, The New York Times, and the BBC. In his letter, Makary emphasized the impermissibility of their accredited journalists accompanying Israeli occupation forces during their incursions into ... Read More »
Caretaker Minister of Information, Ziad Makary, received head of the Parliamentary Media and Telecommunications Committee, MP Ibrahim Moussawi, at his office. The meeting addressed the latest developments in Lebanon, particularly in light of escalating Israeli attacks and violations of Lebanese sovereignty, as well as a series of breaches committed by ... Read More »
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