US Embassy introduces Major General Leeney as senior military lead in Beirut
4/30/2025 2:43:00 PM
Major General Jasper Jeffers, Chairman of the Cessation of Hostilities Implementation Mechanism, met 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 US military leader in Beirut to continue the strong relationship between the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and US military.
Major General Leeney stated, “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.”
Major General Leeney is joining the Mechanism to provide a full-time senior US military leader in Beirut to continue the strong relationship between the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and US military.
Major General Leeney stated, “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.”