The following joint statement was issued by the Sheikhdom of the Aql of the Unitarian Druze Community and the Al-Irfan Al-Tawhidiyah Foundation:
The Sheikhdom of the Aql of the Unitarian Druze Community and the Al-Irfan Al-Tawhidiyah Foundation categorically deny what was reported on the “Huna Lubnan” website. Both the Sheikhdom and the Foundation affirm the strength of the relationship between them in the interest of the sect and its members and for the national interest. They call upon media sites and institutions to exercise accuracy and credibility before publishing any news.