The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: First – Sodeco: A contracting company will carry out road resurfacing works in the Sodeco area on both carriageways, from the Bechara El Khoury intersection to the Sodeco intersection, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 4 August 2026. Second – Eastbound Nahr Ibrahim–Madfoun Highway: Further to our previous statement regarding traffic measures on the eastbound carriageway of the Nahr Ibrahim–Madfoun Highway, scheduled from 10:00 p.m. today until dawn tomorrow for the maintenance of reflective road studs, these works have been postponed. The contractor will instead carry out the maintenance works from 10:00 p.m. on 5 August 2026 until 5:00 a.m. the following day. During the works, traffic heading toward Byblos (Jbeil) will be diverted onto the coastal road from the Nahr Ibrahim interchange. Third – Westbound Highway after the Chekka Tunnel: A contracting company will collect asphalt samples on the westbound carriageway after the Chekka Tunnel for testing by the Higher Relief Commission. The works will take place on 4 and 5 August 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Traffic will not be closed; however, the roadway will be partially narrowed during the works. Citizens are kindly requested to comply with the instructions of Internal Security Forces personnel and the traffic signs in place to facilitate traffic flow and prevent congestion.
3/8/2026
The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: On the occasion of the sixth anniversary of the tragic Beirut Port explosion, and in tribute to the souls of the martyrs, two marches will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, 4 August 2026, starting at 4:00 p.m. and continuing until their conclusion, as follows: The first march: from the Beirut Fire Brigade Center – Karantina toward the Port of Beirut. The second march: from Martyrs' Square toward the Port of Beirut. In addition, the families of those killed and injured in the explosion will gather at 3:00 p.m. on the same day on the Airport Road, before setting off in a motorcade to the Beirut Palace of Justice, where a speech will be delivered. The procession will then continue toward Martyrs' Gate No. 3 at the port, before entering the port premises to lay a wreath at the martyrs' memorial. Accordingly, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces will implement the following traffic measures: Divert traffic coming from Dora toward Souk El Samak. Divert traffic heading from Forum de Beyrouth toward Dakhliyeh, preventing access to the western carriageway. Divert traffic coming from Charles Helou Avenue (Shipping Station) toward the eastern carriageway, preventing access to the Emigrant Statue. Divert traffic coming from the Emigrant Statue and close the roadway between the Shipping Station and the Emigrant Statue in both directions. Temporarily divert traffic coming from the Sahyoun descent, prior to the gathering and the departure of the first march from Martyrs' Square toward the Georges Haddad intersection. Remove parked vehicles and close the eastern carriageway extending from Forum de Beyrouth to the Central Kataeb Headquarters. Note: These traffic measures will take effect upon the departure of the marches. Citizens are kindly requested to comply with the instructions of Internal Security Forces personnel and with the traffic signs installed in the area to facilitate traffic flow and prevent congestion.
3/8/2026
The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the Internal Security Forces' ongoing efforts to combat crime and pursue individuals who threaten public security, a video has been circulating on social media showing an individual stealing a motorcycle in the Dekwaneh area by distraction. Following intensive intelligence gathering and investigations conducted by the Beirut Investigation Unit to identify and apprehend the perpetrator, one of the unit's patrols located and placed the suspect under surveillance in the Zoqaq El Blat area. A swift raid led to his arrest. He was identified as: A. A. (born in 2004, Syrian national). During interrogation and after being confronted with the evidence, the suspect confessed to the theft. He admitted that he had targeted the motorcycle while it was displayed for sale in front of a commercial shop, taking advantage of the shop owner's distraction before riding away on it. The stolen motorcycle was recovered and returned to its lawful owner. The suspect, along with the seized evidence, was referred to the competent authority for the necessary legal proceedings, in accordance with the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
3/8/2026
The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the daily efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to combat crime, particularly theft and armed robbery across various Lebanese regions, the Information Branch obtained information regarding a gang involved in carrying out theft and armed robbery operations in Beirut and Mount Lebanon. Accordingly, the specialized units of the Branch launched field and intelligence operations to identify and apprehend the suspects. Following extensive investigations, the Branch identified several members of the gang, including: B. Q. (born in 1995, Lebanese) R. A. (born in 2006, Lebanese) Following a precise surveillance and monitoring operation, one of the Branch's patrols arrested the two suspects in Aramoun while they were aboard a white Kia Forte, which was seized after it was found to have been used in the theft and robbery operations. Identification documents belonging to several individuals were also seized. During interrogation, the suspects confessed to participating, together with a third accomplice, in carrying out numerous armed robberies targeting individuals and motorcycles in Beirut and Mount Lebanon, including in BIEL, Costa Brava, and Ramlet El Baida. They admitted using the seized vehicle during the crimes and stated that the second suspect was responsible for disposing of the stolen property. The necessary legal measures were taken against the suspects, who were referred, together with the seized items, to the competent judicial authority in accordance with judicial instructions. Efforts are ongoing to arrest the third suspect involved.
3/8/2026
The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: A man identified as M. Sh. filed a complaint with the Ghazir Police Station against Z. Y., accusing her of stealing US$11,435 after he had met her at a nightclub in the Nahr El Kalb area. After leaving the venue at approximately 3:00 a.m., he discovered that she had stolen the money from his bag and fled. Following information indicating that the suspect might be heading to the Bekaa, coordination was established with the Dahr El Baidar checkpoint, where she was arrested at around 11:00 a.m. on the same day. A patrol from the Ghazir Police Station subsequently raided her residence, where the stolen cash was found hidden inside the house. During questioning, she confessed to the theft. She was arrested, and the recovered money was returned to its owner, in accordance with the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
2/8/2026
The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the Internal Security Forces' daily efforts to combat crime, particularly theft and armed robbery across various Lebanese regions, the Information Branch obtained intelligence regarding a gang involved in carrying out theft and robbery operations in the Mount Lebanon area. Accordingly, the specialized units of the Information Branch initiated field and intelligence operations to identify and apprehend the suspects. Following extensive investigations and inquiries, the Branch identified the two members of the gang as: H. Q. (born in 1999, Lebanese), with a criminal record involving arms trafficking. M. M. (born in 2004, Lebanese). In a targeted operation, one of the Branch's patrols arrested the two suspects in the Bchamoun area while they were riding a gray Yamaha NMAX motorcycle without registration plates, which was seized. A search of the suspects and the motorcycle resulted in the seizure of: Four military pistols, five magazines, 73 rounds of live ammunition, and military equipment. Five PAXERA tablets. During interrogation, the suspects confessed to the offenses attributed to them. The necessary legal measures were taken against them, and they were referred, together with the seized items, to the competent judicial authority upon the instructions of the competent judiciary.
2/8/2026
The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: First – Aley: From 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on 2 August 2026, the ALEY RIDE CLUB will organize a cycling tour through the neighborhoods and streets of the city of Aley. Second – Ballouneh: From 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on 2 August 2026, the Second Speed Race will take place in Ballouneh. Third – Baalbek: Beginning at 8:00 a.m. on 2 August 2026 and until the conclusion of the Arbaeen commemoration ceremonies on Tuesday, 4 August 2026, the road surrounding the Sayyida Khawla Shrine will be closed in both directions, from the Hajar Al-Habla intersection to the Palmyra intersection. In addition, from 5:00 p.m. on Monday, 3 August 2026, until the end of the Arbaeen ceremonies on Tuesday, 4 August 2026, the following roads will be closed: The eastern carriageway of the Riyaq–Baalbek International Highway, from Al-Munzer Sweets in Riyaq to the Al-Jabli intersection. The eastern carriageway of the Baalbek–Hermel Road, from the Harbata intersection to the Al-Jabli intersection. Traffic between Riyaq and Baalbek, and between Baalbek and Hermel, will be diverted to the western carriageway in both directions. Vehicles traveling from Riyaq toward Baalbek will be redirected through the town of Douris via the Shamsine Bakeries intersection and the Douris intersection. Citizens are kindly requested to comply with the instructions of Internal Security Forces personnel and with the traffic signs placed in the above-mentioned areas in order to facilitate traffic flow and prevent congestion.
1/8/2026
The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the Internal Security Forces' ongoing efforts to combat all types of crime, particularly drug trafficking and drug dealing, the Mount Lebanon Investigation Unit of the Regional Gendarmerie received information indicating that an individual was dealing narcotics from a van without registration plates in the Haret Hreik area. Following surveillance and monitoring operations, one of the unit's patrols carried out a targeted operation in the area, resulting in the seizure of the van and the arrest of the suspect, who was identified as: M. M. (born in 1986, Lebanese national), who is wanted under several arrest warrants and judicial judgments for drug-related offenses. A search led to the seizure of an AK-47 assault rifle, a handgun, ammunition, a quantity of narcotics prepared for distribution, and six counterfeit US$100 banknotes. The suspect and the seized items were handed over to the competent unit for the necessary legal proceedings, in accordance with the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
1/8/2026
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.
The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: At the request of the competent judicial authority, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces is circulating the photographs of the following missing persons: Fadia Hussein Salah El-Din (born in 1984, Lebanese), who suffers from neurological disorders; and her children: Elias Kassab (born in 2016, Lebanese), minor; Lilia Kassab (born in 2017, Lebanese), minor; Marian Kassab (born in 2019, Lebanese), minor. They left their residence in Mreijat – Bekaa on 30 July 2026, heading toward the Houch Al Oumara area, and have not returned since. Anyone who has seen them or has any information regarding their whereabouts is requested to contact the Maalaka Police Station, Regional Gendarmerie Unit, on 08-804978.
1/8/2026
The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: At the request of the competent judicial authorities, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces is circulating the photograph of the missing minor: Assil Al-Sharji (born in 2014, Syrian) She left her family’s place of residence in the town of Eddé, Jbeil District, and has not returned to date. Anyone who has seen her or has any information about her or her whereabouts is requested to contact the Jbeil Police Station of the Territorial Gendarmerie Unit at 09-584092 and provide any available information.
25/7/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: Upon the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces is circulating the photograph of: Zahraa Abdul Ali Mouheibis (born in 2001, Iraqi national), who left Iraq on May 7, 2026, via Baghdad International Airport, traveling alone to Lebanon. Since that date, her whereabouts have remained unknown. Anyone who has seen her or has any information regarding her whereabouts is requested to contact the Ras Beirut Police Station of the Beirut Police Unit at 01-740942 and provide any relevant information.
11/7/2026
Issued by the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement was issued: Based on the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces circulates the photo of: Mahmoud Fares Taameh (born in 2004, Syrian national) He left his home in Nahr Ibrahim on 03-07-2026 to go to his workplace in the same area, and has not returned to date. Therefore, anyone who has seen him or has any information about him or his whereabouts is kindly requested to contact the Jbeil Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit at 09-548092 to provide any available information.
5/7/2026
Issued by the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement was issued: Based on the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces circulates the photo of the missing woman: Qahera Mohammad Halal (born in 1964, Lebanese) She left her home located in the Ouzai area on 03-07-2026 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 kindly requested to contact the Ouzai Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit at 01-450897 to provide any available information.
4/7/2026
Issued by the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement was issued: Based on the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces circulates the photo of the two missing sisters: Salam Mazen Al-Makari (born in 2008, Lebanese) Maria Mazen Al-Makari (born in 2010, Lebanese) minor They left their home located in the Abi Samra area – Tripoli on 27-06-2026 and have not returned to date. Therefore, anyone who has seen them or has any information about them or their whereabouts is kindly requested to contact the Abi Samra Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit at 06-434834 to provide any available information.
28/6/2026
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 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
