Caretaker Minister of Information, Ziad Makary, received Amira Sukkar, president of the Union for Juvenile Protection in Lebanon, along with Vice President, Jano Haddad, and board member, Jihad Abu Fakhr. Sukkar thanked Minister Makary for swiftly addressing concerns over a controversial program aired on Al Jadeed. She emphasized the need ... Read More »
Makary Hails President Joseph Aoun’s Visionary Inaugural Address
Caretaker Minister of Information, Ziad Makary, described President Joseph Aoun’s inaugural address to Parliament as “exceptional”, emphasizing its vision for a nation deeply affected by economic, financial, and social crises. Speaking to Egypt’s “Al-Qahira Al-Ikhbariya”, Makary highlighted the optimism of young Lebanese, inspired by a dynamic, youthful president addressing their ... Read More »
Makary Hosts BBC Global News Delegation
Caretaker Minister of Information, Ziad Makary, welcomed a delegation from BBC Global News, including Jonathan Munro, the Global Director of BBC News; Tim Awford, Executive News Editor at BBC Global Channels; and Joya Barbari, Senior Producer at BBC Global News – Beirut office. The meeting focused on strengthening media relations ... Read More »
Makary, Austrian Ambassador Discuss Future Cooperation
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 »
Makary Meets JAD Delegation
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 »
Ceasefire Monitoring Committee to Begin Meetings Monday, Says Information Minister
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 »
UNESCO and Ministry of Information Partner to Upgrade Fact-Checking Capacities
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 »
Makary: We Confront Israel with Unity, Civil Peace, and Avoiding Fake News
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 »
Makary Condemns Israeli Attack on Journalists in Hasbaya as War Crime
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 »
Ministry of Information Lauds Journalists’ Efforts Amid Israeli Aggression, Urges Caution Against Enemy’s Narratives
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 »