Michel Issa

US Ambassador to Lebanon, Michel Issa, Readies for Diplomatic Mission

Michel Issa has officially been sworn in as the new United States Ambassador to Lebanon, marking the imminent start of his diplomatic mission in the country. Speaking during a ceremony held Tuesday evening at the Lebanese Embassy in Washington, Issa said: “I am preparing to depart soon for Lebanon to begin my mission as US Ambassador.” He ...

Who Is Michel Issa, the Businessman Turned Diplomat?

Michel Issa is set to take up his post in Beirut as the new US Ambassador to Lebanon, following the departure of Lisa A. Johnson, whose term ended on September 28, 2025. Appointed by President Donald Trump, Issa represents a notable departure from the traditional career diplomat, a businessman and former banker stepping into a sensitive ...