Lebanon

Finance Minister Admits to Health Issue

Minister of Finance Yaseen Jabber experienced a health issue requiring hospitalization for routine tests, with results coming back reassuring. Doctors advised a short rest before resuming normal activities.

·September 2, 2026 at 2:10 PM·1 min read

Issued by the media office at the Ministry of Finance:

"Minister of Finance Yaseen Jabber experienced a health issue that required hospitalization for routine examinations. The results were reassuring. Based on medical advice, he will now take a brief period of rest before resuming his usual activities in the coming hours."