Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: On 23-06-2026, while members of the Jdeideh Traffic Detachment of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit were carrying out a mission to detect traffic violations in Zalka, an unidentified person driving a BMW with tinted windows obstructing visibility attempted to run over one of the officers while they were trying to stop him. He then collided with the military motorcycle and hit several civilian vehicles, prompting one of the officers to fire several shots into the air in an attempt to stop the vehicle. However, the driver fled to an unknown destination. Videos of the incident were circulated on social media, causing public outrage. Immediately, orders were given to identify and arrest the driver. As a result of the follow-up, and on the same date, members of the Information Branch were able to seize the vehicle in Antelias and identify the perpetrator as: A. T. (born in 2002, Palestinian) Following surveillance and monitoring, it was found that the suspect had left his place of residence and gone into hiding after the incident, fleeing to an unknown destination. On 24-06-2026, the Branch’s Special Group was able to locate his hideout in Kfardebian, where they set up an ambush and arrested him. During the investigation, he confessed to the charges against him, namely attempting to run over an ISF member and fleeing from the patrol, as he knew that he was violating the law and that the vehicle’s status was illegal. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he was referred, along with the vehicle, to the competent authority, pursuant to the order of the competent judiciary.
25/6/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: On 03-06-2026, in the locality of Zouk Mikael, two unidentified persons stole a black Kia Picanto belonging to a citizen. It was later found in the same locality after it had been disabled by the GPS protection system. Immediately, orders were given to the competent ISF units to carry out field and intelligence measures in order to identify and arrest the two suspects. As a result of investigations and inquiries, members of the Information Branch were able to identify one of them as: F. T. (born in 1990, Lebanese) He has a criminal record and had previously been arrested for car theft. After a precise surveillance and monitoring operation, one of the Branch’s patrols arrested him in the locality of Maameltein. During the investigation, he confessed to the charges against him, namely that he, in coordination with another person, stole the aforementioned car from Zouk Mikael after breaking its window. However, the car broke down after he left the area, and after repeatedly trying to start it without success, he abandoned it and fled with his accomplice. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he was referred to the competent authority pursuant to the order of the competent judiciary. Efforts are ongoing to arrest his accomplice.
25/6/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: As part of the efforts carried out by the Internal Security Forces to promote the concept of community policing, strengthen cooperation with local authorities, and develop preventive security work in a way that positively reflects on citizens’ security and safety, a workshop on organizing cooperation between the Internal Security Forces and municipal police was inaugurated on 23-6-2026 at the building of the Jbeil Municipalities Union. The workshop aims to enhance the preservation of security and order, regulate traffic, and activate field coordination between the Internal Security Forces and municipalities, in a manner that contributes to addressing daily issues within the municipal scope and improving the level of response in the service of citizens. The workshop was attended by a number of Internal Security Forces officers, mayors, and municipal police commissioners from the towns of Barbara, Monsef, Hosrayel, Jeddayel, Amchit, Jbeil, Nahr Ibrahim, Halat, Blat, and Fidar, in coordination with “Siren Associates”. On the occasion, the Commander of the Mount Lebanon Region in the Regional Gendarmerie Unit, Brigadier General Abdo Khalil, representing the Director General of the Internal Security Forces, Major General Raed Abdallah, delivered a speech in which he stressed the importance of consolidating the concept of community policing by strengthening cooperation between the Internal Security Forces, municipalities, and citizens, in a way that activates preventive and proactive security and contributes to addressing causes before violations or crimes occur. He also emphasized the need to maintain field coordination through operations rooms and information exchange, particularly with regard to traffic regulation, the accompaniment of public events, night patrols, and reporting any suspicious movements within the municipal scope. For his part, the Vice President of the Jbeil Municipalities Union and Mayor of Mayfouq Al-Qattara, Dr. Bachir Elias, delivered a speech in which he welcomed the attendees and praised the importance of the existing cooperation between municipalities and the Internal Security Forces, particularly in addressing daily issues that affect citizens’ security and safety, regulating traffic, reducing violations, and enhancing the sense of safety within the municipal scope. Following the opening session, a practical workshop was held between officers from the Jounieh Company units, headed by the Company Commander, Colonel Charbel Habib, and the police commissioners of the participating municipalities. Discussions focused on mechanisms of cooperation and coordination, defining roles and powers, and ways to address common field issues within the applicable legal and administrative frameworks.
25/6/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: On 11-06-2026, the body of an unidentified man was found in the locality of Barja, in a state of cardiac arrest. He was homeless and had recently been frequenting the aforementioned area. His body is currently being kept in the morgue of Sidon Governmental Hospital. Description of the body: a man in his eighties, approximately 170 cm tall, of medium build, dark complexion, with short white hair and a long white beard. Therefore, and pursuant to the competent judiciary’s order, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces requests that his relatives, or anyone who has any information about him, contact the Beiteddine Judicial Detachment of the Judicial Police Unit at one of the following numbers: 25-300216 or 25-300187, in order to take the necessary legal measures, in preparation for receiving the body.
25/6/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: Ashura commemoration ceremonies will be held in the southern suburbs of Beirut on Friday, 26-06-2026, with the participation of a large number of citizens. Therefore, starting at 1:30 a.m. on Friday and until completion, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces will implement the following traffic measures: First: Closure of Imad Mughniyeh Avenue in both directions, from Sayyad Roundabout to the east and from the old airport road to the west, in addition to the main and secondary roads leading to it. Closure of the old airport road from Shatila Roundabout to the Cocody Bridge, in addition to the main and secondary roads leading to the bridge. Second: Citizens coming from Beirut and wishing to reach Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport are requested to take the following routes: From Cola Roundabout, via Ziad Rahbani Highway, to the airport access road. From UNESCO Roundabout – Marriott, via the Ouzai main road, Bourj junction, Nafaa Bridge, toward Al Ahed Stadium, to the airport. From UNESCO Roundabout – Marriott, via the Ouzai main road, to Al Samakeh Roundabout, then upward toward Al Ahed Stadium junction, to the airport. Third: Citizens coming from the south are requested to take the following routes: From the airport tunnels to the Cocody diversion, toward the old airport road, to the airport. From Khaldeh, via the coastal road and the Ouzai main road, to Al Samakeh Roundabout, then upward toward Al Ahed Stadium junction, to the airport. The use of all types of photography drones is also prohibited, starting at 6:00 p.m. on 25-06-2026 and until completion. Therefore, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces requests citizens to take note and comply with the instructions and guidance of ISF personnel tasked with carrying out this mission, in order to facilitate traffic flow and prevent congestion.
25/6/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts carried out by the Internal Security Forces to combat all types of crimes, particularly forgery crimes across various Lebanese regions, and to arrest their perpetrators, information was obtained by the Information Branch about an unidentified person forging real estate documents with the aim of selling a property in the locality of Halat – Jbeil. As a result of investigations and inquiries, the person who was processing the property ownership transfer request at the real estate departments was arrested, and the forged document was seized in his possession. He was identified as: Sh. H. (born in 1987, Lebanese) During the investigation, he stated that he had fallen victim to fraud by the individual identified as: J. Gh. (born in 1982, Lebanese), who has a criminal record for forgery offenses. Further follow-up revealed that the property deed had also been forged through the use of a fake identity in the name of the property owner, and that the ownership had first been transferred to J. Gh., and then to Sh. H., noting that the property owner had not sold the property. After a precise surveillance and monitoring operation, one of the Branch’s patrols arrested J. Gh. in Jbeil while he was in his vehicle, which was seized. Upon searching him and the vehicle, a sum of money was found in his possession. During the investigation, he confessed to the charges against him, namely that he, in coordination with another person with a criminal record for forgery and fraud offenses, had forged the identity of the property owner and the title deed without her knowledge, and then sold the property to Sh. H. When the latter attempted to register the property at the real estate departments, it was revealed that the deed was invalid. The necessary legal measures were taken against J. Gh., and he was referred, along with the seized items, to the competent authority, pursuant to the order of the competent judiciary. Efforts are ongoing to arrest his accomplice.
24/6/2026
As part of the follow-up on prison conditions and the review of inmates’ needs and the general conditions inside prisons, and in coordination between the Internal Security Forces and the General Chaplaincy of Prisons in Lebanon, the First President of the North Lebanon Courts, Judge Nidal Shamseddine, inspected Tripoli Prison for men and women on 23-06-2026. She was received by the Commander of the Tripoli Regional Company, Brigadier General Bahaa El Samad, the Second Assistant to the Commander of the North Lebanon Region, Colonel Ibrahim Al Rashed, and the prison warden, Lieutenant Colonel Abdel Latif Shaar, along with a number of concerned officers, the General Chaplain of Prisons in Lebanon, Father Jean Moura, and members of the General Chaplaincy of Prisons. The visit was attended by the Appellate Public Prosecutor in North Lebanon, Judge Hani Helmi Al Hajjar; the First Investigating Judge, Judge Naji Al Dahdah; the Judge of the Judicial District, Judge Nazem El Khoury; Judge Lara Kozak; and Judge Ahmad Taki El Din. The delegation also included the Acting Governor of North Lebanon, Iman Al Rafei; the District Governor of Bcharre, Ruba Chafchak; the representative of the Mufti of Tripoli, Sheikh Safwan Al Shaar; the representative of the President of the Alawite Islamic Council, Sheikh Mohammad Abdel Karim; the President of the Orthodox Association for the Care of Prisoners, Father Basilius Debs; the Secretary of the Prison Communication Committee, attorney Bernadette Dib; and attorneys Youssef Douaihy, May Haddad, Elie Bitar, and Badawi El Sabeh Douaihy. During the visit, the attendees toured the prison sections and reviewed the conditions and needs of the inmates. At the end, commemorative photos were taken on the occasion.
24/6/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: As part of the campaign carried out by the Internal Security Forces to protect public safety, and to combat violations and abuses that pose a danger to citizens, and pursuant to the decision of the Minister of Interior and Municipalities, Ahmad Al Hajjar, concerning the “enhancement of measures to crack down on motorcycle violations in Beirut,” the Beirut Traffic Company of the Beirut Police Unit carried out a campaign to detect and suppress violations within the jurisdiction of its traffic detachments. The temporary and fixed checkpoints set up by the traffic detachments resulted in the impoundment of /265/ motorcycles and /65/ violating vehicles, as well as the issuance of /1225/ violation reports. The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces confirms that it will continue to strictly crack down on these violations in order to preserve public safety, and calls on citizens to abide by the applicable laws and regulations.
24/6/2026
Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Internal Security Forces and the Lebanese French University
4/6/2026
Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Internal Security Forces and the Lebanese French University
The Director General of the Internal Security Forces, Major General Raed Abdallah, received this morning in his office at the General Headquarters Barracks a delegation from the Lebanese French University (ULF), comprising the University President and former Minister Dr. Michel Najjar, Director of Financial and Administrative Affairs Dr. Hani Haidoura, and retired Brigadier General Fawzi Hammadi. During the meeting, Major General Abdallah and Dr. Najjar signed a Memorandum of Understanding on academic cooperation between the two parties. The University President expressed the institution’s willingness to provide special scholarships to serving members of the Internal Security Forces, as well as to their families and the families of retired personnel. The signing ceremony was attended by the Head of the Staff Authority Unit, Brigadier General Dr. Alfred Hanna; the Commander of the Internal Security Forces Institute, Brigadier General Ahmad Abla; the Head of the Public Relations Division, Brigadier General Joseph Msallam; the Head of the Planning and Organization Division, Brigadier General Maroun El Khoury; the Head of the Administrative Affairs Division, Brigadier General Fadi El Hajj; and the Head of the Training Division, Brigadier General Troudi Al Qadi. This initiative comes within the framework of efforts to strengthen integration between security and academic institutions and to promote the concept of knowledge-based security, thereby contributing positively to the development of security performance and the enhancement of stability within Lebanese society.
Training session on gender sensitivity at the Women’s Prison in Tripoli, in cooperation between the Internal Security Forces and Dar Al-Amal Association.
2/6/2026
Training session on gender sensitivity at the Women’s Prison in Tripoli, in cooperation between the Internal Security Forces and Dar Al-Amal Association.
As part of the cooperation and coordination between the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces and civil society organizations, Dar Al-Amal Association organized a training session on “Gender Sensitivity” at the Women’s Prison in Tripoli on 20 May 2026. The session was attended by the Association’s social worker, Ms. Mona Issa, along with several association members and female prison guards. The training began with a welcome session and an explanation of its objectives, emphasizing the importance of gender-sensitive practices within the prison environment, particularly in relation to the treatment of female inmates and their specific needs. The session aimed to explain the concept of gender sensitivity, defined as an approach based on understanding the different needs and circumstances of women and men and taking them into account in daily practices to ensure fairness and non-discrimination. It also sought to raise awareness about the importance of addressing the specific needs of female inmates. Through interactive activities, the training highlighted key challenges faced by female prison officers, including issues related to motherhood, pregnancy, and difficult social circumstances that some inmates may have experienced before incarceration. The session also addressed the distinction between equity and equality, with participants emphasizing the importance of treating each inmate according to her individual circumstances and needs, while improving communication through active listening, support, and the reporting of complaints to the appropriate authorities. A dedicated segment focused on self-care and reflection, in recognition of the psychological and physical pressures faced by prison personnel in the course of their duties. At the conclusion of the training, participants expressed their satisfaction with the session, noting that it had enhanced their knowledge and provided them with new concepts and skills.
A workshop in Jounieh on the concept of community policing with the participation of the Internal Security Forces and municipalities, in coordination with Siren Associates.
23/5/2026
A workshop in Jounieh on the concept of community policing with the participation of the Internal Security Forces and municipalities, in coordination with Siren Associates.
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: On 22/05/2026, a workshop on the concept of community policing was inaugurated at the Jounieh Municipality building, with the participation of the Internal Security Forces, the Keserwan Federation of Municipalities, and the coastal municipalities, in coordination with “Siren Associates.” The workshop aimed to strengthen cooperation and coordination between security agencies, municipal police, and citizens, thereby contributing to the development of joint security work, enhancing preventive security, and reinforcing effective partnerships to preserve security and stability within cities and towns. On this occasion, the Commander of the Mount Lebanon Region in the Regional Gendarmerie Unit, Brigadier General Abdo Khalil, representing the Director General of the Internal Security Forces Major General Raed Abdallah, delivered a speech emphasizing the importance of continuous cooperation and coordination between security agencies and local authorities. He stressed that security work is based on service, trust, and partnership, and that ongoing communication between the Internal Security Forces and municipalities enhances preventive and proactive security and contributes to achieving the desired positive outcomes. For his part, the President of the Keserwan and Ftouh Federation of Municipalities, Mr. Elie Baaino, affirmed that security is not merely an organizational measure but rather the fundamental pillar of community stability. He emphasized that integration between municipal police and the Internal Security Forces creates a genuine safety network for society based on rapid response, information sharing, and teamwork. He considered security a shared responsibility and noted that sincere cooperation remains the shortest path toward a safer, more stable, and prosperous society. In turn, the Mayor of Jounieh, Mr. Fayçal Frem, highlighted the importance of launching the workshop on community policing, which strengthens cooperation between the Internal Security Forces, municipal police, and citizens, with the aim of consolidating a genuine partnership to preserve security, enhance stability, and serve citizens. Following the opening session, a workshop was held between officers of the Jounieh Company units, led by Company Commander Colonel Charbel Habib, and municipal police commissioners from the nine participating coastal municipalities. The session focused on discussing the mechanisms for implementing the concept of community policing, explaining its objectives, foundations, and role in enhancing cooperation between the Internal Security Forces, municipalities, and society.
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following communiqué was issued: The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces, based on the instructions of the competent judicial authority, is circulating the photograph of a newborn baby girl who was found near the Municipal Stadium roundabout in the Saqi Tripoli area. Therefore, anyone who has any information about her or any of her relatives is requested to contact the Sweika Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit at: 06-423387 to provide any available information.
21/6/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following communiqué was issued: The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces, based on the instructions of the competent judicial authority, is circulating the photograph of the missing minor: Sidra Mohammad Al Zoubi Kilani (born in 2011, Lebanese) who left the Corniche El Mazraa area on 13-06-2026 to an unknown destination and has not returned to date. Therefore, anyone who has seen her or has any information about her or her whereabouts is requested to contact the Beirut Information Branch at: 01-304796 to provide any available information.
20/6/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following communiqué was issued: The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces, based on the instructions of the competent judicial authority, is circulating the photograph of the missing person: Taleen Mahdi Abu Al-Haija (born in 2008, Jordanian national) who left her residence in the Bourj Hammoud area on 16-06-2026 to an unknown destination. Contact with her has since been lost, and she has not returned to date. Therefore, anyone who has seen her or has any information about her or her whereabouts is requested to contact the Bourj Hammoud Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit at: 01-262786 to provide any available information.
19/6/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division, the following statement: Based on the instructions of the competent judiciary, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces circulates the photo of the missing woman: Rachal Tamim Mallat (born in 1995, Lebanese) who left her family’s home located in the Qalamoun area on 12-05-2026 to an unknown destination and has not returned to date. Therefore, anyone who has seen her or has any information about her or her whereabouts is requested to contact the Bab El Raml Police Station in the Regional Gendarmerie Unit at the number 06-423491 in order to provide any available information.
15/5/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division, the following statement: Based on the instructions of the competent judiciary, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces circulates the photo of the missing minor: Jouane Tarek Obeid (born in 2009, Lebanese) who left her father’s home located in Ain El Tineh – Miniyeh-Danniyeh on 06-04-2026 to an unknown destination and has not returned to date. Therefore, anyone who has seen her or has any information about her or her whereabouts is requested to contact the Safira Police Station in the Regional Gendarmerie Unit at the number: 06-265001, in order to provide any available information.
14/5/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division, the following: Based on the instructions of the competent judiciary, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces circulates the photo of the missing person: Nagham Fawaz Shreiteh (born in 2005, Lebanese) who left her home located in Tripoli – المطران Street on 06-05-2026 to an unknown destination and has not returned to date. Therefore, anyone who has seen her or knows her whereabouts is requested to contact the Tall Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit at the number: 06-448303, in order to provide any available information.
10/5/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division, the following statement: Based on the instructions of the competent judiciary, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces circulates the photo of the missing minor: Huda Mohammad Bashir (born in 2009, Lebanese) who left on 05-05-2026 the “Kuwaiti School” center in Sidon, designated for sheltering displaced persons as a result of the Israeli aggression against Lebanon, and has not returned to date. Therefore, anyone who has seen her or has any information about her or her whereabouts is requested to contact the Saida Old Town Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit at the number: 07-721701, in order to provide any available information.
7/5/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations DivisionThe following statement: The General Directorate of Internal Security Forces, based on the instruction of the competent judiciary, circulates the photo of the missing person: Mona Sobhi Abu Eid (born in 1997, Lebanese) She left her family home located in Al-Qadiriyeh – Al-Khiara in the Western Bekaa on 17-04-2026 to an unknown destination and has not returned to date. It is noted that she suffers from mental health issues, and this is the fifth time she has left her home in this manner. Therefore, anyone who has seen her or has any information about her or her whereabouts is requested to contact Jeb Jennine Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit at the number: 08-661391 and provide any relevant information.
25/4/2026
