On the morning of 9 September 2026, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at the Hall of Honor at General Headquarters Barracks between the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces and the Lebanese American University (LAU). The MoU aims to strengthen cooperation between the two parties, particularly in the areas of nutrition, health, and food safety at Roumieh Central Prison, as well as to promote the exchange of expertise and knowledge and organize specialized training programs and workshops to build capacities and improve the quality of services. The signing ceremony was attended by ISF Director General Major General Raed Abdallah and an LAU delegation that included Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences Dr. Haider Harmani, representing LAU President Dr. Chaouki Abdallah, along with several academic and administrative staff members. Also in attendance were Head of the ISF Staff Unit Brigadier General Dr. Alfred Hanna, ISF Institute Commander Brigadier General Ahmad Abla, and a number of senior ISF officers. The MoU forms part of the “Nutrition with Dignity” project, which emphasizes the importance of providing safe and healthy food as an essential component of human rights and dignity, particularly for people in detention. The cooperation also includes support for nutritional and healthcare services at Roumieh Prison and the Warwar Juvenile Rehabilitation Center. Major General Raed Abdallah stressed the particular importance of the project to the Internal Security Forces because of its direct connection to human health and dignity. He emphasized that being in prison does not deprive a person of their humanity or dignity, and that the role of a security institution extends beyond maintaining order to protecting people and respecting their rights, particularly those in its custody. He also noted that cooperation with universities and academic institutions helps develop capacities and translate scientific expertise into practical applications, expressing his appreciation to everyone who contributed to launching the initiative. The cooperation coincides with a project proposed by Rotary Club RC Metn Gate to rehabilitate the central kitchen at Roumieh Prison, helping bring the service in line with international standards. The renovated kitchen will be used to provide meals for inmates as well as ISF personnel and officers serving inside the prison. For his part, Dr. Haider Harmani said the signing of the MoU is consistent with LAU’s mission to place scientific and practical knowledge at the service of humanitarian causes. He noted that proper nutrition and food safety are essential to individual health and daily life and are particularly important at Roumieh Prison and the Warwar Juvenile Rehabilitation Center. He explained that the School of Arts and Sciences, through its Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences, will contribute its expertise by providing nutrition and food-safety programs and workshops for personnel at both facilities. It will also help develop a sustainable train-the-trainer program to ensure that knowledge is retained within the Internal Security Forces and passed on to future generations of personnel. At the conclusion of the meeting, participants reaffirmed the importance of continued coordination and cooperation and of implementing the provisions of the MoU, with the aim of strengthening the partnership between the Internal Security Forces and LAU, improving services, and promoting respect for human rights.
11/9/2026
The Director General of the Internal Security Forces, Major General Raed Abdallah, received the new French Ambassador to Lebanon, Patrick Durel, in his office at General Headquarters Barracks on the afternoon of 10 September 2026. The ambassador was accompanied by Internal Security Attaché Jean-François Mirigay and a delegation from the French Embassy. The meeting focused on preparations for the conference to be held in Paris to support and strengthen the capabilities of the Lebanese Armed Forces and the Internal Security Forces. The participants also reviewed the general situation in the country. The meeting was attended by the Head of the ISF Aid Coordination Team, Brigadier General Ali Skayneh.
10/9/2026
Major General Raed Abdallah, Director General of the Internal Security Forces, honored Brigadier General Moussa Karneib, Commander of the Embassies, Public Administrations and Public Institutions Security Unit, during a ceremony held in his office at the General Headquarters Barracks on the occasion of the latter’s retirement. The ceremony was attended by unit commanders, heads of divisions, a number of senior officers, and Brigadier General Karneib’s two sons. Major General Abdallah praised Brigadier General Karneib’s dedication and the valuable services he rendered to the Internal Security Forces throughout his career in this longstanding institution. He thanked him for his commitment to duty and wished him continued good health, happiness, and success.
6/8/2026
The Director General of the Internal Security Forces, Major General Raed Abdullah, received today, July 10, 2026, in his office at the General Headquarters barracks, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Lebanon, Mr. Fahd bin Abdul Rahman Al-Dosari, on a courtesy visit marking the start of his new diplomatic mission in Lebanon. The meeting included a review of the general situation in the country.
10/7/2026
The Director General of the Internal Security Forces, Major General Raed Abdallah, received in his office at the General Headquarters Barracks, before noon today, 02-07-2026, the Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), Major General Diodato Abagnara, during a visit in which ways to enhance cooperation and coordination between the two sides were discussed. The security situation in the country was also reviewed, particularly along the southern border. During the meeting, Major General Abagnara presented Major General Abdallah with a commemorative shield.
2/7/2026
On 14-05-2026, a tribute ceremony was held at the General Headquarters Barracks – Hall of Honor in honor of former Director General Major General Imad Othman on the occasion of his retirement, in the presence of Director General Major General Raed Abdullah, along with unit commanders and department’s heads. Major General Abdullah praised the role played by Major General Othman in leading the Internal Security Forces and maintaining their readiness and continuity despite the economic and living crises, as well as major security challenges, particularly in the fields of combating crime and terrorism and preserving security and stability. For his part, Major General Othman thanked the organizers for the initiative and loyal gesture, noting that the period during which he assumed leadership of the institution was extremely sensitive and difficult. He stressed that the primary concern was preserving the cohesion of the Internal Security Forces and ensuring their continued fulfillment of their national duty despite the harsh conditions and the sharp decline in military salaries, affirming that the institution remained by the citizens’ side and maintained security and order during the most difficult times. During the occasion, a commemorative shield was presented to Major General Othman as a token of loyalty and appreciation for his career and efforts in serving the institution and the nation.
15/5/2026
The Director General of the Internal Security Forces, Major General Raed Abdallah, received in his office at the General Headquarters barracks yesterday at noon (28-04-2026) the Chargé d’Affaires of the Syrian Embassy in Lebanon, Mr. Iyad Al-Hazzaa, during a visit in which general matters were discussed.
29/4/2026
The Director General of the Internal Security Forces, Major General Raed Abdullah, received today, March 9, 2026, at noon in his office at the General Headquarters Barracks, the Australian Ambassador to Lebanon, Mr. Andrew Barnes, on a farewell visit as his mission in Lebanon approaches its end. During the meeting, the general situation in the country was discussed.
9/3/2026
The Director General of the Internal Security Forces, Major General Raed Abdallah, received this morning, 06/02/2026, in his office at the General Headquarters Barracks, the U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon, Mr. Michel Issa, accompanied by the Director of the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), Mr. Peter Evans, and Ms. Aline Shamshian, in the presence of the Head of the Information Technology Division and Head of the Assistance Coordination Team in the Internal Security Forces, Brigadier General Ali Sakkineh. During the visit, Ambassador Issa praised the effective role played by the Internal Security Forces in various fields. The meeting also included a review of the general situation in the country and discussions on ways to enhance cooperation between both sides.
6/2/2026
The Director General of the Internal Security Forces, Major General Raed Abdallah, received this afternoon, 06/02/2026, in his office at the General Headquarters Barracks, the Greek Ambassador to Lebanon, Ms. Despina Koukoulopoulou, during a visit in which the general situation in the country was reviewed.
6/2/2026
On Monday, December 15, 2020, Major General Raed Abdullah, Director General of the Internal Security Forces, received Dr. Mohammad Reda Fadlallah, President of the Lebanese University of Sciences and Arts (USAL), at his office in the General Headquarters barracks. Dr. Fadlallah was accompanied by a delegation that included Dr. Nasri Harb, Dr. Yasser Fadlallah, Dr. Ahmad Fadlallah, and Ms. Malak Harqous. During the visit, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the university and the Internal Security Forces regarding academic cooperation between the two parties. The meeting was also attended by Brigadier General Dr. Alfred Hanna, Commander of the Internal Security Forces Institute, Brigadier General Ahmad Abela, Head of the Planning and Organization Division, Brigadier General Maroun Khawand, Head of the Administrative Affairs Division, Brigadier General Fadi Al-Hajj, Head of the Training Division, Brigadier General Taroudi Al-Qadi, and Captain Mohammad Al-Hajj, Head of the Complaints, Guidance, and Protocol Branch in the Public Relations Division.
16/12/2025
The Director General of the Internal Security Forces, Major General Raed Abdullah, received the Indian Ambassador to Lebanon, Muhammad Noor Rahman Sheikh, at his office in the General Headquarters barracks this afternoon, December 16, 2025. During the visit, ways to activate future relations between the two sides and develop coordination in various fields, especially in security frameworks, were discussed, as well as the general situation in the country.
16/12/2025
