Beirut: Minister of Culture, Dr. Ghassan Salam©, wrote on his X account, mourning Iskandar Habash: "Death has snatched Iskandar Habash from our midst, the poet, critic, and translator, after illness had snatched him from his pen, his readers, and his admirers. He was a pillar of As-Safir during the era of Talal Al-Lammaa's brilliant writing, and a luminary among early century intellectuals. May God have mercy on him and grant his family and friends patience in their grief."
According to National News Agency - Lebanon, Dr. Ghassan Salam© expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Iskandar Habash, emphasizing his significant contributions to literature and journalism. Habash was widely recognized for his role at As-Safir, a prominent publication, where he worked alongside influential writers such as Talal Al-Lammaa. His work left a lasting impact on the intellectual community, marking him as a distinguished figure in literary circles. The Minister highlighted the void left by Habash's departure and extended condolences to his family and friends.