30/3/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division, the following statement:
Media outlets and social media platforms circulated a video showing a woman expressing dissatisfaction with the situation regarding the removal of 11 tents from a tent project under preparation in the Choueifat area, intended to accommodate people displaced by the war, implying that the Internal Security Forces were responsible for their removal.
Therefore, the General Directorate wishes to clarify the following:
First: In light of the war, the duties of the security forces have increased to maintain security and protect society, especially displaced persons. They are, first and foremost, our people, and our institution will always remain close to them and by their side. We are keen on their safety and well-being. Based on the recommendations of the Disaster Risk Management Unit, efforts have focused on assisting them and directing them to officially designated shelters, while providing the necessary support and securing their basic needs, in coordination with the relevant authorities.
Second: The removal of the tents mentioned in the video was carried out based on an order from the competent judiciary, as they were considered in violation of the law, and in line with the above-mentioned effort to encourage relocation to available shelters for their protection. The unit informed the property owner of the judicial order, who proceeded to تنفيذ it and removed the tents himself, not the Internal Security Forces as suggested in the woman’s statement.
Third: The officer concerned by the woman’s accusations received her in his office and treated her professionally and wisely. He did not shout at her or insult her in any way; rather, he explained the mechanism of the judicial order and that the authority of the Internal Security Forces is limited to its execution. However, she threatened to raise the issue on social media, which resulted in a biased statement against the Internal Security Forces that is unfounded.
Fourth: The Directorate emphasizes its constant commitment to taking humanitarian and social conditions into account, especially in light of the difficult circumstances facing the country. At the same time, it stresses that any humanitarian initiative must be carried out in accordance with legal procedures or through coordination with the Disaster Risk Management Unit—particularly under the current circumstances—to establish shelters for displaced persons under state authority, away from random encampments.
On this occasion, the Directorate urges citizens to exercise caution and accuracy in reporting and sharing news, and affirms that it will not tolerate the pursuit of those spreading false information or misleading public opinion, in accordance with applicable laws. It also calls on all citizens and relevant parties to cooperate with the competent authorities and operate within legal frameworks to ensure the public interest.
Issued by the Internal Security Forces – Directorate General – Public Relations Division The following announcement: At 7:00 a.m. on November 15, 2026, the Lebanese Cycling Federation will organize the “Lebanon Independence Road Cycling Race,” covering a distance of approximately 47 km. The race will start on the coastal highway, in front of Campomatic Company, near the pedestrian bridge in Bourj Hammoud, heading towards Jounieh and Byblos, then climbing towards Annaya along the main road. The finish line will be near the Lebanese Army checkpoint in Annaya. Citizens are kindly requested to take note of this announcement and comply with the instructions and guidance of Internal Security Forces personnel, as well as the posted traffic signs, in order to facilitate traffic flow.
14/11/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: Pursuant to instructions from the competent judicial authority, the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces is circulating the photograph of the arrested individual: H. M. Ch. (born in 2004, Lebanese national), for allegedly committing multiple robbery offenses in Beirut and Mount Lebanon. Accordingly, the Directorate General requests that anyone who has fallen victim to his alleged crimes contact the Baabda Judicial Unit, التابعة to the Judicial Police Unit, at either of the following telephone numbers: 05-921115 or 05-922173, in order to initiate the necessary legal proceedings against him.
14/11/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division announces the following: A contracting company will carry out water pipeline installation works in the Mar Maroun area of Ashrafieh, on a side street branching off Lebanon Street, in front of Huvelin University, according to the following schedule: Phase One: Starting at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026, until midnight at the beginning of Monday, November 6, 2026. Phase Two: From 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 20, 2026, until midnight at the beginning of Monday, November 23, 2026. These works will result in the closure of the road to traffic at the specified location, with traffic diverted towards Abdel Wahab El-Inglizi Street. Citizens are kindly requested to take note of these arrangements and comply with the instructions and directions of Internal Security Forces personnel, as well as the posted traffic signs, in order to facilitate traffic flow and prevent congestion.
13/11/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts by the Internal Security Forces to arrest individuals wanted by the judiciary, on November 13, 2026, the Mount Lebanon Investigation Unit, to the Regional Gendarmerie Unit, received information concerning the presence of a dangerous wanted individual in the Al-Rihab area. Following investigations and surveillance operations, a force from the aforementioned unit proceeded to the area and, in a swift operation at the entrance to the Sabra Market, managed to arrest the individual identified as: H. H. N. (born in 1994, Lebanese national, according to his own statements). He was wanted by the judiciary for several offenses, including forming a criminal gang, stealing motorcycles, purchasing and reselling stolen goods, as well as opening fire. It was also established that a video circulating on social media showed him stealing motorcycles from various locations. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he was handed over to the competent authority pursuant to instructions from the judiciary.
13/11/2026
