On April 24, 2026, in connection with the genocide committed against Armenians, the Lebanese press and social media widely covered commemorative events, emphasizing both the importance of historical memory and the presence and role of the Armenian community in Lebanon.

The statement by Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, in which he described the genocide committed against Armenians as a “human tragedy,” received broad coverage in the media. His remarks emphasized Lebanon’s mission of diversity and coexistence, as well as the Armenian community’s contribution to the country’s modern development.

The newspaper An-Nahar published articles dedicated to the challenges of preserving Armenian identity, addressing the difficulties of displacement and migration. The newspaper also covered the commemorative ceremonies held at the Mother See of Antelias and interviewed Armenian national figures.

The newspaper Al Joumhouria published an article entitled “Memory as Justice,” highlighting the importance of historical memory as a demand for justice.

A number of media outlets and agencies, including Wikala Watania, Liwaa, Magazine, and other sources, circulated the joint statement of the three Armenian political parties, as well as the message of Catholicos Aram I addressed to the community.

The French-language press, particularly L’Orient-Le Jour, also covered the events in Antelias, emphasizing the importance of preserving Armenian cultural identity.

On social media, Lebanese political and public figures also made commemorative posts. Gebran Bassil noted that historical memory is essential in preventing the repetition of hatred. Samy Gemayel and Nadim Gemayel emphasized the enduring nature of truth and memory, while Samir Geagea wrote about the resistance of struggling peoples.

These reactions demonstrate that the memory of the genocide committed against Armenians in Lebanon continues to be viewed not only as a historical event, but also as an issue of universal memory and justice.