American Task Force on Lebanon

American Task Force on Lebanon ATFL is a non-profit working to strengthen the historic ties between the United States and Lebanon. We are non-sectarian, non-partisan, and independent.

The American Task Force on Lebanon (ATFL) unites Americans of Lebanese heritage to promote a secure, stable, free and sovereign Lebanon.

08/29/2026

From the ATFL Archives: What does it mean to be Lebanese American?

Across different generations, the answer keeps returning to the same ideas: family, heritage, hard work, civic responsibility, and a connection to both countries. Featuring reflections from Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Sara Ganim and former Lebanese Ambassador to the United States Antoine Chedid.

As Sara Ganim puts it, “We do not wear our heritage on our sleeves, but it is who we are and it shapes what we do.”

These voices from past ATFL Annual Dinners remind us that Lebanese-American identity is not divided between two places. It is strengthened by both.

This September, we come together again in Washington for ATFL’s 40th Annual Dinner.

📅 September 24, 2026
📍 Washington, DC
🎟️ https://atfl.org/annual-dinner-2026/

ATFL is proud to honor Representative Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), a member of the bipartisan U.S.-Lebanon Friendship Cau...
08/28/2026

ATFL is proud to honor Representative Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), a member of the bipartisan U.S.-Lebanon Friendship Caucus, with the Philip C. Habib Award for Distinguished Public Service in recognition of her congressional support for Lebanon.

Join us on September 24 in Washington, DC, as we recognize Representative Malliotakis and our other distinguished honorees.

🔗 Reserve your seat here: atfl.org/gala-2026

“Too often, discussions about Lebanon and Israel have been framed as a choice between Lebanese sovereignty and Israeli s...
08/28/2026

“Too often, discussions about Lebanon and Israel have been framed as a choice between Lebanese sovereignty and Israeli security. That is a false choice; a sovereign Lebanon and a secure Israel are mutually reinforcing objectives.”

In their recent op-ed, ATFL COO Philippe Nassif and Rachel Brandenburg of the Israel Policy Forum urged the US to seize on the momentum generated from successive rounds of negotiations between Israel and Lebanon.
The authors recognize that only the diplomatic path can ensure Lebanese sovereignty, Israeli security, and mutual peace.

Read their full op-ed: https://arab.news/yg2be

The Lebanese diaspora is not a passive spectator to Lebanon’s story. It is an active part of it. 🇱🇧🇺🇸For decades, Lebane...
08/27/2026

The Lebanese diaspora is not a passive spectator to Lebanon’s story. It is an active part of it. 🇱🇧🇺🇸
For decades, Lebanese Americans have supported families, funded businesses, organized relief, advocated for and kept Lebanon present in Washington and across the world.

Today, their commitment remains steadfast.

The diaspora can do more than help Lebanon survive. It can help Lebanon recover, invest, and build for the future.

But for that to happen at a greater scale, Lebanon must enhance the transparency, accountability and strength of its institutions.

The diaspora has never walked away, though its role in Lebanon’s future can still become much more powerful.

🔗 Read more at atfl.org

ATFL is proud to honor the Lebanese Red Cross with the Ray R. Irani Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of its lif...
08/26/2026

ATFL is proud to honor the Lebanese Red Cross with the Ray R. Irani Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of its lifesaving humanitarian service and its essential role in responding to Lebanon’s most urgent crises.

From emergency medical response and blood support to primary healthcare and relief assistance, the Lebanese Red Cross continues to serve communities across Lebanon with courage and dedication.

Join us on September 24 in Washington, DC, as we recognize the Lebanese Red Cross and our other distinguished honorees.

Reserve your seat at: atfl.org/gala-2026

30 days to go. On September 24, we will come together in Washington, DC for our Annual Dinner and celebrate a special mi...
08/25/2026

30 days to go. On September 24, we will come together in Washington, DC for our Annual Dinner and celebrate a special milestone: ATFL’s 40th anniversary.

For four decades, ATFL has united leaders and friends of the Lebanese American community around a shared commitment to a strong US-Lebanon relationship.

This year, we celebrate that history and look ahead to the future.
Be part of the evening. Secure your seat or table today.

🎟️ atfl.org/gala-2026

Lebanon’s future cannot be seen through one issue alone.Peace, sovereignty, state authority, LAF support, reform, recove...
08/24/2026

Lebanon’s future cannot be seen through one issue alone.

Peace, sovereignty, state authority, LAF support, reform, recovery, diaspora partnership, and a strong US-Lebanon relationship are all connected.

In our latest explainer, ATFL looks at the full picture: what Lebanon needs to move from crisis toward stability, trust, and long-term recovery.

🔗 Read the full explainer at: https://atfl.org/the-full-picture-how-we-imagine-the-future/

08/22/2026

“This evening feels like home.”
In 2006, ATFL’s Annual Dinner brought together a community proud of its Lebanese heritage and its contributions to the United States.

These archival moments capture that spirit, from celebrating Dr. Charles Elachi and the extraordinary work of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory to Tony Shalhoub reflecting on his large Lebanese family, his parents, and the father he lovingly described as “a one-man American Task Force for Lebanon.”

Twenty years later, we are still coming together around that shared heritage and a stronger US-Lebanon relationship.

Join us for ATFL’s 40th Annual Dinner on September 24 in Washington, DC.
🔗 Secure your seat or table: https://atfl.org/gala-2026/

08/21/2026

“We saw the gamut of different Lebanese political parties, independent activists — that was intentional. We want to show the board members all there is in Lebanon and we want all these different parties to see ATFL and interact with America.”

This week, ATFL continued its mission of strengthening bilateral relations between Lebanon and the US by facilitating a three-day visit for its board of directors and advisors.

Here are some highlights from that trip, which entailed a series of high-level meetings with senior political, security, financial, civil society and private sector leaders for extensive discussions on critical issues facing Lebanon.

We are proud to honor Wael Sawan, Chief Executive Officer of Shell plc, with the Joseph J. Jacobs Distinguished Achievem...
08/20/2026

We are proud to honor Wael Sawan, Chief Executive Officer of Shell plc, with the Joseph J. Jacobs Distinguished Achievement Award at ATFL’s 2026 Annual Dinner.

Mr. Sawan began his career at Shell in 1997 as an engineer with Petroleum Development Oman. By the mid-2000s, Mr. Sawan was Managing Director and Chairman of Shell Qatar, where he oversaw Shell's business in Qatar, including its LNG and GTL divisions. Mr. Sawan then became Executive Vice President of Deep Water, where he was responsible for driving its transformation into a leading business for Shell. Prior to being appointed CEO at the start of 2023, Mr. Sawan joined the Executive Committee in 2019 as Upstream Director and in 2021, he became Shell's Director of Integrated Gas, and Renewables and Energy Solutions. Mr. Sawan was a trustee of Shell Foundation from 2019 to the end of 2022.

His journey from Beirut to global corporate leadership is one we are proud to recognize.

Join us on September 24 in Washington, DC, as we celebrate Wael Sawan and our other honorees.

🔗 Secure your seat or table: https://atfl.org/gala-2026/

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