On the morning of April 3, 2025, the President of the Republic of Lebanon, General Joseph Aoun, visited the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces (ISF) in Ashrafieh. He was welcomed by the Minister of Interior and Municipalities, General Ahmed Al-Hajjar, along with the Director General of the Internal Security Forces, Major General Raed Abdullah, and various unit commanders. Following his arrival, President Aoun, accompanied by Minister Al-Hajjar and Major General Abdullah, proceeded to the Director General’s office for a closed meeting. During this discussion, they addressed the current security situation in the country and the ongoing activities of the ISF. Address at the Hall of Honor: After the meeting, President Aoun, along with Minister Al-Hajjar and Major General Abdullah, proceeded to the Hall of Honor, where senior ISF officers awaited his arrival. In his address, President Aoun extended his greetings for the holidays and offered the following remarks: “I would like to extend my heartfelt wishes to the Director General and the leadership council on their recent appointments and the responsibilities they have assumed. It is essential that those entrusted with leadership roles are fully capable of meeting the demands of their positions and achieving broader objectives. I wish you all the utmost success in your endeavors, particularly in your efforts to restore security to its previous state, as many—including myself—recall it from the time of my father.” President Aoun emphasized the importance of restoring the prestige and dignity of the ISF, a once-respected institution. He urged ISF members to uphold the law with integrity, free from external influences, and to focus solely on Lebanon’s interests. He reassured them that a professional and independent security force is essential for national stability. Furthermore, the President expressed that a stable security environment is a key to Lebanon’s prosperity, directly affecting economic growth. Expressing full confidence in the ISF’s ability to reclaim its rightful position, he congratulated them and voiced his certainty that their achievements would be significant, bringing pride to both the institution and the nation. In response, Minister Al-Hajjar warmly welcomed President Aoun, expressing his gratitude and emphasizing the trust placed in the ISF’s leadership. He reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to strengthening internal security, stating: “The Lebanese people deserve our dedication and service.” Major General Abdullah also extended his appreciation for the President’s visit, considering it both an honor and a morale boost for the ISF. He acknowledged the President’s support and stressed that collaboration with the new leadership would enhance the force’s overall performance. Despite the challenges faced by both the country and the institution, he reassured that the ISF remains steadfast in its mission to serve Lebanon and its citizens with unwavering dedication.
3/4/2025
The Directorate General of the ISF, Public Relations Department, has issued the following official statement : As a part of the continuous efforts of the ISF to combat the traffic operations of drug, and its promotion across Lebanon, intelligence was obtained by the Police Station of Al Mraygeh in the Unit of the Territorial Gendarmerie about dealers who promote drug on board of a motorcycle in the region of Al Maraygeh-Bir Al Daiaa. Immediately, we have launched the investigative and field measures in order to identify the suspected and to arrest them , and after investigations and inquiries, they were recognized . Thus, and on 06-03-2025, and while a Force from the a/m Police station, assisted by a patrol of the Information Department was arresting them in red - hands , one of them has shooting fire in the direction of the Force, and it was obliged to respond , which led to the injury of the fire shooter. And he is named : M (born on 2005, Lebanese ) and he has been transported to the hospital for treatment, and his case is stable. Also we have arrested his partner and he is named : AA. Z (born on 2004, Lebanese ) Therefor and by inspecting them, we have found in their possession the pistol used in the operation , a manual bomb , in addition of : 23 envelops of sylvia, 8 envelops of heroine- 9 envelops of marijuana- 12 plastic bodies of baz cocaine- a cellular phone- a sum of money worth 24250000, and 296$. We have taken the right legal measures against them, and they have been conducted with the seized objects to the concerned authorities upon their request.
8/3/2025
The Directorate General of the ISF, Public Relations Department , has issued the following official statement : As a part of the continuous efforts of the ISF to reduce the robbery operations of motorcycles across Lebanon, intelligence was obtained by the Information Department about an unknown person who is executing many theft operations of motorcycles in various regions of the districts of Mount of Lebanon and Beirut. Thus , the social communications sites have exchanged a video sequence that archives him while he was stolen one of the motorcycles in the area of Ras Al Nabae. Immediately, orders were been given to the specialized units in the a/m Department to take the investigative and field measures in order to identify and to arrest him. And after inquiries and investigations , he has been identified , and he is named : H. S (born on 1995, Lebanese ) and he has previous convictions for crimes of drugs. In the light of the above, and on 05-03-2025, after a tracking and monitoring operation , one of the patrols has succeeded to arrest him by means of an ambush in the region of Al Laylaki . Therefore, and by inspecting him, we have found in his possession a cellular phone and a sum of money. We have taken the right legal measures against him, and he was been conducted to the concerned authorities upon its request.
8/3/2025
The Directorate General of the ISF, Public Relations Department, has issued the following official statement : On basis of the intensive measures of the ISF to arrest the wanted persons and those who are responsible of security perturbation, inside the city of Tripoli, orders were been given to the specialized units in the Information Department, in order to intensify their patrols in many regions of the city, and to work for arresting the wanted persons and the suspected one for all kind of crimes. On 03-04/03/2025, patrols of the a/m Department in Tripoli have executed barriers, ambushes, and breaks in , and have succeeded to arrest a number of persons in Al Tal, Bab Al Ramel, Al Zahrieh, for crimes of attempt of killing, shooting fire, robbery, appropriation of military weapons without license . And they are : A. M (born on 1979, Lebanese ) and he is of wanted by virtue of 11 judicial warrants for crimes of attempt of killing, robbery, transport of arms and military munitions and drugs abuse. We have seized on his possession a motorcycle without plate, and a military pistol. F. AA (born on 1997, Lebanese ) and he is wanted for crime of attempt of killing. Also , we have arrested the following individuals : M. S (born on 2004, Lebanese ) , M. B (born on 1992, Lebanese ), S. M (born on 1993, Lebanese ), A. H (born on ,1995 without ID ), A. N (born on 1997, lebanese ) , Y. M (born on 1993, syrian ) For their possession of military pistols without license. We have taken the right legal measures against them, and they have been conducted with the seized objects to the concerned authorities upon its request.
5/3/2025
The Directorate General of the ISF, Public Relations Department, has issued the following official statement: As part of the daily intensive efforts of the ISF to combat all kinds of crimes, and especially the fraud operations, and with the aim to arrest the involved persons across Lebanon, accurate intelligence was obtained by the Information Department about the activity of an unknown person who promotes counterfeit currency in the area of Al Nabatieh and its surroundings. Immediately, the specialized Units in the a/m Department have launched their investigative and field measures in order to unveil the identity of the suspected person and to arrest him, and he is named: A. B (born on 2007, Syrian) Thus, orders have been given to the patrols of the Department to arrest him as soon as possible with the coordination of the concerned authorities. On 01-03-2025, and after tracking operations, one patrol has succeeded to arrest him in red-hands while he was promoting a counterfeit money in one of the fuel station in the village of Choukine/Nabatieh. And by inspecting him, we have found in his possession the falsified sum of 150 $. And by hearing him, he has confessed what it has been attributed to him. We have taken the legal right measures against him, and he has been conducted with the seized objects to the concerned authorities.
4/3/2025
The General Directorate of Internal Security Forces - Public Relations Division has issued the following official statement: As part of the Internal Security Forces continuous efforts to combat drug trafficking across Lebanon, and due to the extensive surveillance and monitoring operations carried out by The Special Forces team of the Judicial Police unit, intelligence was obtained regarding the presence of a “Kiosk” operating as a front for drug trade on the Jounieh Highway. On 10-2-2025, The Special Forces team conducted a raid on the “Kiosk” and apprehended two individuals: B. J. (Syrian nationality) N. J. (Syrian nationality) During the raid, a large quantity of narcotics was seized, amounting to approximately 200 drug pills (including Captagon and other sedative pills), that were found packed in bags and ready to be sold, along with a quantity of hash. The investigation is currently ongoing under the supervision of the judicial authorities.
22/2/2025
The Directorate General of the ISF, Public Relations Department, has published the following notification : In the framework of the following up work carried out by the ISF in order to reduce the robbery of motorcycles in many Lebanese regions, the Information Department has succeeded to track two unknown persons who are executing the theft of motorcycles in the regions of Beirut and Mount of Lebanon, and the social communication sites have exchanged a video that archive them while they were stolen a motorcycle in the area of Mar Elias -Beirut. After inquiries and investigations applied by the above mentioned Department, they were identified and among them the named : A.D. (born on 1988, palestenian). on 08-02-2025, and after a delicate tracking and control operation , one of the patrol has arrested him in the region of the airport road, and we have seized in his possession a six-layer knife , a sum of money and two cellular phones. And by hearing him, he has confessed what it was attributed to him with the participation of another person and that he was executing theft operations of motorcycles in many regions as following : Mar Elias, Bir Al Abed, Ain Al Dilbeh. Also he confessed that he abuses drugs. We have taken the legal right measures against him, and he has been conducted with the seized objects to the concerned authorities upon its request, and the work is ongoing in order to arrest the second one.
11/2/2025
The Directorate General of the ISF, Public Relations Department, has published the following notification : In the framework of the continuous following up work executed by the ISF in order to reduce the robbery operations all over the Lebanese territories, and with the aim to arrest the involved persons, the Information Department has succeeded to track a gang that the members are active in theft operations inside apartments that are located in the region of Akkar and its surroundings . And after inquiries and investigations, the a/m Department has identify them and they are : A K M (born on 2005, syrian ) A Ch (born on 2006, Syrian ) M M (born on 2006, syrian ) Thus and on 04-01-2025, and following a delicate operation of tracking and control, one of the Department patrols has arrested them in red-hands while they were trying to rob one of the houses in the village of Arka -Akkar. By hearing them, they have confessed what it has been attributed to them as for the formation of a robbery gang which is active in the region of Akkar and the nearby area . Also they added that they have carried out in previous dates many theft operations in the a/m region. We have taken the right legal measures against them, and they have been conducted to the concerned authorities upon its request.
11/2/2025
Launching ceremony for awareness videos on combating human trafficking
20/12/2023
Launching ceremony for awareness videos on combating human trafficking
Under the patronage of the Director General of the Internal Security Forces, Major General Imad Othman, represented by the Acting Commander of the Internal Security Forces Institute, Administrative Brigadier Bilal Al-Hajjar, and within the framework of the project “Strengthening Community Policing in Lebanon” funded by the European Union, and with the support of Caritas, it was launched on 12/14/2023. At the Internal Security Forces Institute - Aramoun / Barracks of Martyr Major Wissam Eid, a series of awareness videos on combating human trafficking. The ceremony was attended by the Philippine Ambassador to Lebanon, representatives of the embassies of the European Union, the United States of America, Bangladesh, a delegation from Caritas and another from the Community Police Strengthening Project, in addition to a number of representatives of civil society bodies in Lebanon, local and international associations and organizations, and events. Interested people, and officers from the Internal Security Forces. On the occasion, I delivered several speeches, which were summarized as follows: Speech by Major General Othman’s representative, Brigadier General Al-Hajjar: Dear audience, what brings us together today at the Internal Security Forces Institute, the mother institute for security institutions, is an absolute faith in confronting one of the most complex crimes. The crime of trafficking in persons is not an ordinary, traditional crime, but rather it affects a person's humanity and the human dignity inherent in him and legislated by all heavenly and earthly laws. Given the seriousness of this crime, the Internal Security Forces, since before the issuance of Law 164/2011 (Punishment of the Crime of Trafficking in Persons), introduced this concept within the legal, civil, and academic community, where our officers had the initial initiative and effective participation in producing several papers and documents related to the definition of the crime and its indicators. And the necessary strategies to combat it and respond to its repercussions. The necessary training curricula have also been prepared for our members. Various ranks. Since the legal and security response alone is not sufficient, networking has been done with local and international civil society in order to ensure a multi-sectoral response so that we can provide shelter, health and psychological services to the victims of this crime. Caritas was one of the first partners in this field because of its long experience and high standards in providing shelter and providing various services to marginalized groups, especially migrant domestic workers. Our partnership with this ancient organization began more than a decade ago and included joint training in addition to technical committees that laid the foundations of the response applicable in our society. This long and strong partnership has increased in roots and successes recently, especially through the project to strengthen community policing, which was gratefully funded by the European Union, which included several activities related to training and raising awareness, leading to the production of awareness films, the subject of our meeting. The Internal Security Forces are not alone in the first line of contact to detect and identify the victims of this crime, and they are not alone in the battlefield and confrontation. Rather, the combined efforts of all sectors will inevitably lead to revealing every problem that society suffers from. Therefore, we call on everyone to join this battle to achieve a safer society. Speech of the representative of the European Union Embassy: The campaign, which we are launching through a collaborative partnership with Caritas and the Internal Security Forces, aims to raise community awareness to prevent human trafficking. The European Union is proud to support this project, which falls within a larger initiative to strengthen the rights-based approach in the Internal Security Forces to provide protection to victims of child labour, forced prostitution and other forms of violations in Lebanon. Speech by the representative of the Community Policing Strengthening Project: Laia Castells: The peculiarity of this campaign is that, following the community policing model, Caritas and the Internal Security Forces worked together in its design, establishing a collaborative partnership that will last beyond the duration of the project. In addition, the campaign will help improve public confidence in police work, by further highlighting the security forces' commitment to promoting human rights and providing protection services to victims of child labour, forced prostitution and other forms of exploitation, and human trafficking. Speech by Father Michel Abboud, President of Caritas: Father Abboud began his speech with a famous saying of one of the thinkers, stating that “it is not only the evil ones who destroy the world, but rather it is those who stand by and watch that the world is destroyed,” stressing “the importance of citizens applying the campaign’s slogan, not turning a blind eye to any indicators or signs of human trafficking, and reporting The concerned authorities, led by the Internal Security Forces, will contribute to supporting the fight against this crime, thus protecting the victims and holding the perpetrators accountable.” Pointing out that “what the Lebanese need most today is security and peace, in light of their loss of social, health and even food security,” he stressed that “all people working in the field, from the Internal Security Forces and all the forces in Lebanon and even Caritas, must They enjoy economic protection, so that they can perform their role and protect citizens in the best possible way. Hence the importance of the continuity of projects that are not available in our country, which constitutes a guarantee of the continuity of the work of our employees, workers and volunteers with high ethics in accordance with international standards.”
Independence Day 2023
27/11/2023
Independence Day 2023
On the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, on Thursday afternoon, November 23, 2023, students from the Department of History and International Relations at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Saint Joseph University (USJ) visited, accompanied by the Head of the Department, Dr. Christian Tuttle, and the Head of the Public Relations Division of the Internal Security Forces, Brigadier General Joseph Musallam, a number of members of the Internal Security Forces, where the tour began with a meeting with the Beirut Police Commander, Brigadier General Ahmed Abla. Dr. Tuttle began the meeting by conveying the greetings and appreciation of the University President, Father Professor Salim Dakkash, to Major General Othman. Then Brigadier General Abla explained to the students the major security tasks and responsibilities in the capital. By answering their questions. They then went to the operations room, the analysis room, and the monitoring and control room, and learned about the operation of the emergency number 112 and how to respond to citizens’ calls, the importance of forensic analysis to prevent the occurrence of crimes and quickly detect them, and the importance of the supervisory role played by the Beirut Police in maintaining security and pursuing criminals. They then moved to the Scientific Investigations Department in the Judicial Police Unit, and the officers, heads of the criminal laboratories, identity verification, central accidents, explosives, equipment, and supplies offices, explained to them the role of this department and how to detect crimes by adopting advanced scientific methods in removing evidence from crime scenes. The tour was completed with a visit to the 1st Beirut Regional Model Company, where the company commander briefed them on the principles of community policing under which it operates, and explained to them these principles, which are based on cooperation and partnership with the local community with the aim of maintaining security and enhancing stability, based on the shared responsibility with the community to implement the vision of Strategic Internal Security Forces “Together...towards a safer society.” At the conclusion of the visit, the students expressed their admiration for the scientific development achieved by the Internal Security Forces in several fields, and their pride in the professionalism of the officers and members, male and female, and the commitment and sacrifices they make in these difficult circumstances. They felt that there are professional people protecting them and watchful eyes looking after them. A national security institution has the right to have the support of people and society. We hope that this experience will be generalized to all universities in Lebanon, as it strengthens patriotism and belonging among Lebanese youth.
Major Claude Al Watar gave an awareness lecture
21/2/2023
Major Claude Al Watar gave an awareness lecture
Major Claude Al Watar, one of the officers of the Information Division, gave an awareness lecture in front of a number of students in the eighth primary and first secondary grades at Fatat Lebanon High School - Beit Hbaq/Jbeil on the subject of cybersecurity and educating children about the dangers of the Internet.
The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces announces that on April 1, 2025, at approximately 9:30 AM, a child—believed to be around five years old—was found in the Al-Mina area of Tripoli, near Al-Nasr School. According to his own statements, the child’s name is Mohammed Omar Al-Ali, and he is of Syrian nationality. In accordance with the directives of the competent judiciary, the Internal Security Forces are circulating his photo and request that anyone who recognizes him or has information about his family contact the Mina Police Station at 06-616985. Your cooperation is essential to ensuring the child’s safe return to his family.
1/4/2025
The General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division has issued the following statement: Based on the instructions of the competent judiciary, The General Directorate of Internal Security Forces is circulating the photo of the missing minor: Hanzada Rabih Al-Ali (born in 2013, Syrian) Hanzada went missing on March 30, 2025, last seen facing Saida castle, and has not returned yet. Therefore, anyone who has seen her or has any information about her or her whereabouts is kindly requested to contact the Saida Police Station on the following number: 07-726920
1/4/2025
The following statement has been Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: The General Directorate of Internal Security Forces, based on the instructions of the competent judiciary, is circulating the image of the following missing minor: Fatima Rabih Mnawwar (born in 2009, Palestinian nationality), Fatima left her family's home in Taamir Ain al-Hilweh Camp – Saida on March 31, 2025, and has not returned yet. Therefore, anyone who has seen her or has any information about her or her whereabouts is requested to contact the Saida Police Station on the following number 07-726920 to provide any relevant information.
1/4/2025
