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.

07/07/2026

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.

07/07/2026

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.

07/07/2026

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.

07/07/2026