Hezbollah has firmly denied any connection to a man featured in a recent CNN report, stressing that no coordination took place and calling on media outlets to uphold journalistic ethics.
In a statement issued in response to the CNN report, Hezbollah’s Media Relations Department said the individual presented as one of its alleged fighters has no affiliation with the group.
“In response to the CNN report claiming to have interviewed a man allegedly described as a Hezbollah fighter, Hezbollah’s Media Relations Department categorically affirms that the individual in question is not affiliated with Hezbollah in any way, shape, or form, and that it did not coordinate, facilitate, or arrange any such meeting with any media outlet.”
The statement underscored that the group had no involvement in organizing or facilitating the reported interview, rejecting any suggestion of prior contact with the media outlet.
Hezbollah also called on media organizations to adhere to professional standards in their reporting.
“In keeping with professional standards and journalistic ethics, the Media Relations Department calls upon all local, Arab, and international media organizations to act responsibly and professionally. It reiterates that the Media Relations Department is the sole authorized entity for coordinating any communication or meetings with various media outlets and remains ready to cooperate in a manner that serves professional and responsible journalism.”
The CNN report, aired on June 4, 2026, featured correspondent Isobel Yeung traveling to Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, where she interviewed a man allegedly described as an “active fighter.”
Source: Hezbollah Media Relations and Al-Manar English Website