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Nahar Net
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Michael Leeney to replace Jeffers as full-time head of ceasefire committee
by Naharnet Newsdesk 5 hours Major General Jasper Jeffers, Chairman of the Cessation of Hostilities Implementation Mechanism, met Wednesday with Lebanese and UNIFIL leadership in Beirut, accompanied by Major General Michael Leeney. 'Major General Leeney is joining the Mechanism to provide a full-time senior U.S. military leader in Beirut to continue the strong relationship between the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and U.S. military,' the U.S. Embassy said in a statement. 'I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this important mission and am very optimistic for the future. The LAF is well known as a capable force and my meetings have shown just how dedicated they are to ensuring peace and stability,' Leeney said. Leeney will work closely with LAF, UNIFIL, France and the Military Technical Committee for Lebanon to 'enable the LAF to provide security and fully safeguard Lebanese sovereignty,' the Embassy added. 'Recognizing the importance of the Cessation of Hostilities, Major General Jeffers will stay involved in Lebanon while fulfilling his role as the commander of U.S. Special Operations forces in the Levant, Arabian Gulf, and Central Asia,' it said.
Nahar Net
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Report: Lebanese, French and UNIFIL dismay behind Jeffers' replacement
by Naharnet Newsdesk 30 April 2025, 13:48 As informed sources said that there are no motives behind the replacement of the head of the ceasefire committee Maj. Gen. Jasper Jeffers, other sources told Al-Akhbar newspaper that 'a lot of criticism inside and outside Lebanon targeted Jeffers' performance, especially from the French side and the UNIFIL forces, due to his bad role in managing the committee and his obstruction of its work many times.' 'The replacement of the U.S. general in this period might be linked to the Lebanese insistence on the intervention of foreign countries to prevent Israel from attacking Lebanon and after Paris demanded the activation of the committee's work, especially after Lebanon rejected that it be replaced with diplomatic committees to resolve the pending files,' the sources added. Al-Akhbar meanwhile said that the committee will convene Thursday after a one-month suspension of its meetings and that the Higher Defense Council will convene Friday under the chairmanship of President Joseph Aoun for the first time since his election, to discuss the latest security and military developments. Media reports meanwhile said that the Council will take a 'very important' decision.
Nahar Net
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Michael Leeney to replace Jeffers as full-time head of ceasefire committee
by Naharnet Newsdesk 30 April 2025, 14:15 Major General Jasper Jeffers, Chairman of the Cessation of Hostilities Implementation Mechanism, met Wednesday with Lebanese and UNIFIL leadership in Beirut, accompanied by Major General Michael Leeney. 'Major General Leeney is joining the Mechanism to provide a full-time senior U.S. military leader in Beirut to continue the strong relationship between the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and U.S. military,' the U.S. Embassy said in a statement. 'I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this important mission and am very optimistic for the future. The LAF is well known as a capable force and my meetings have shown just how dedicated they are to ensuring peace and stability,' Leeney said. Leeney will work closely with LAF, UNIFIL, France and the Military Technical Committee for Lebanon to 'enable the LAF to provide security and fully safeguard Lebanese sovereignty,' the Embassy added. 'Recognizing the importance of the Cessation of Hostilities, Major General Jeffers will stay involved in Lebanon while fulfilling his role as the commander of U.S. Special Operations forces in the Levant, Arabian Gulf, and Central Asia,' it said.
LBCI
11-03-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
President Aoun meets head of ceasefire monitoring committee and US Ambassador ahead of Naqoura talks
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met with Major General Jasper Jeffers, head of the ceasefire monitoring committee, ahead of the committee's meeting in Naqoura. U.S. Ambassador Lisa Johnson attended the meeting as well. During the talks, Aoun urged Jeffers to press Israel to implement the ceasefire agreement, withdraw from the five positions it occupies, and return Lebanese detainees.
Al Bawaba
14-02-2025
- Politics
- Al Bawaba
Israel insists on holding five positions in Southern Lebanon
ALBAWABA - Israeli Army Radio reported that Israel remains firm on maintaining its presence in five positions in southern Lebanon, following a meeting of the Ceasefire Monitoring Committee on Friday. Also Read Hamas accuses Israel of stalling Gaza aid and reconstruction The committee, comprising representatives from the Lebanese and Israeli armies, the United States, France, and the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), convened in Ras Naqoura to discuss the upcoming Israeli withdrawal, scheduled for February 18. While discussions focused on the technical coordination of the Israeli withdrawal from occupied Lebanese villages, Israeli media indicated that the military plans to retain control over five key positions along the border. According to the Israeli Broadcasting Authority, the Israeli army does not intend to dismantle five temporary checkpoints established inside Lebanese territory. General Jasper Jeffers, head of the Ceasefire Monitoring Committee, expressed confidence that the Lebanese army would assume full control of the remaining towns south of the Litani River by the deadline. However, he did not address Israel's continued occupation of the five sites. In a statement, the U.S. Central Command reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the full implementation of all 13 clauses of the ceasefire agreement and stated that the monitoring mechanism would remain active beyond February 18. Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri revealed on Thursday that U.S. officials informed him of Israel's plan to withdraw from most of the occupied villages but confirmed its intent to stay in five positions. Berri, speaking on behalf of Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, firmly rejected any partial withdrawal and insisted on Israel's full retreat. Under the ceasefire agreement, Israel was required to complete its withdrawal by January 26, 2025, within the 60-day period set in the deal, which took effect on November 27, 2024. However, Israel failed to meet the deadline, prompting U.S.-brokered negotiations that extended the timeline to February 18. With the new deadline approaching, tensions remain high as Lebanon demands full compliance with the agreement while Israel continues to assert control over strategic locations.
