15/5/2026
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.
The Director General of the Internal Security Forces, Major General Raed Abdullah, received the Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Lebanon, Tameem Khallaf, at his office at the General Headquarters Barracks at noon today, 22-10-2026. The visit aimed to establish mutual acquaintance and strengthen cooperation and coordination. Discussions also addressed the general situation in the country.
05/11/2026
The Director General of the Internal Security Forces, Major General Raed Abdallah, received the newly appointed Swedish Ambassador to Lebanon, Mr. Tomas Brundin, accompanied by Ms. Alice Wadstrom, at his office at the General Headquarters Barracks at noon on 20 October 2026. The visit was a courtesy call marking the commencement of the ambassador’s new diplomatic mission in Lebanon. Discussions focused on the general situation in the country.
05/11/2026
The Director General of the Internal Security Forces, Major General Raed Abdallah, received Ms. Maryam Al Attiyah, Chairperson of Qatar’s National Human Rights Committee, and Mr. Sultan Al Jamali, Secretary-General of the Arab Network for National Human Rights Institutions, at his office at the General Headquarters Barracks on the morning of 13-10-2026. The meeting was attended by Dr. Fadi Gerges, President of Lebanon’s National Human Rights Commission. The meeting addressed the situation in prisons and the conditions of inmates, as well as ways to strengthen the protection of human rights and improve detention conditions. Ms. Al Attiyah expressed Qatar’s readiness to provide assistance in this area, in a manner that would contribute to improving inmates’ conditions in accordance with international human rights standards and conventions. For his part, Major General Abdallah affirmed that even when a person is serving a prison sentence, they remain a human being entitled to their rights. Human dignity is an inherent right that every person is born with and that cannot be taken away. He stressed that it is our duty to ensure appropriate conditions for inmates and provide them with an opportunity for reform and rehabilitation.
05/11/2026
The Director General of the Internal Security Forces, Major General Raed Abdallah, received the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon (OIC UNSCOL), Mr. Jean Arnault, at his office at the General Headquarters Barracks at noon today, 09-10-2026. The meeting addressed various current security developments and ways to enhance coordination and cooperation between the Internal Security Forces and the United Nations. The meeting was attended by the Head of the Information Technology Division and Head of the ISF Aid Coordination Team, Brigadier General Ali Skaina.
05/11/2026
