15/4/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division,
the following statement:
At dawn on 28-02-2026, a child (F.I., born in 2020, Syrian) and his sister (R.I., born in 2017, Syrian) were admitted in critical condition to a hospital in the Hadath area. The girl soon passed away, and three days later, her brother also died. Following an examination by the forensic doctor, it was confirmed that both children had suffered a sudden lack of oxygen, and that the deaths were consistent with suffocation.
During the initial investigation, the children’s mother:
W.M. (born in 1996, Syrian)
stated that she was surprised by the children’s condition when she attempted to wake them for the pre-dawn meal (suhoor), as they did not respond or move. She said she contacted A.Kh. (born in 1996, Syrian), who helped her transport them to the hospital, which he confirmed in his statement.
Accordingly, the competent units of the Information Branch initiated the necessary procedures to uncover the circumstances of the deaths, especially following the forensic report, which raised suspicion that the mother had carried out the crime.
On 27-03-2026, W.M. was summoned for questioning. As the investigation progressed and she was confronted with evidence proving her involvement, she confessed to killing her two children by suffocating them with a pillow while they were on her bed at her home in the Sahra Choueifat area. She then left them in that condition for an hour before contacting someone for help. She added that she committed the act due to psychological pressures she had been experiencing.
The necessary legal measures were taken against her, and she was referred to the competent authority in accordance with the instructions of the judicial authority.
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division, the following statement: As part of the continuous efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces units to combat robbery crimes and motorcycle thefts across various Lebanese regions, and following a complaint filed by a citizen stating that two unidentified individuals riding a black “GR” motorcycle without registration plates had robbed citizens of their motorcycles and wallets using military pistols, the Mount Lebanon Investigation Unit of the Regional Gendarmerie, through inquiries, investigations, and follow-up operations, was able to determine the suspects’ location in the Kafaat area. Accordingly, a force from the unit headed to the mentioned area and carried out a special operation that resulted in the arrest of two individuals riding a black Yamaha motorcycle. They are: E.K. (born in 2008, Syrian), according to his statement M.K. (born in 1998, Syrian), according to his statement Two military pistols with a number of live rounds were seized in their possession, in addition to tools used in robbery operations, an amount of money, and a mobile phone. It was also found that the second suspect is wanted by the judiciary for robbery and motorcycle theft crimes, and that his phone contained numerous photos of motorcycles and narcotics. He stated that he works for another individual, and efforts are ongoing to arrest him. The detainees and the seized items were handed over to the competent unit in order to carry out the necessary legal procedures against them, upon the instruction of the competent judiciary.
7/5/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division, the following statement: As part of the continuous efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to protect citizens from security risks associated with the use of electronic applications, it has been found that a number of applications available on smartphone stores operating on iOS and Android systems belong to an Israeli company and are being used by some citizens. Among these applications is “Room And A Half,” developed by PARTY POOPERS company. Available information has shown that the application collects data from devices on which it is installed, including geolocation, device data, technical identifiers, and personal information. In some cases, it also allows access to message content, photos, and contact data. It was also found that the aforementioned company, headquartered in Tel Aviv, has recently released several applications intended for children and adolescents, most notably: ROOM AND A HALF SURVIVOR ARCADE HEAVEN KITCHEN SWIPE ROAD BUSTERS – MINI GAMES PARTY REDGUNNING HOO ROOM AND A HALF Therefore, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces warns citizens against downloading or using these applications and calls for their immediate deletion from phones if already installed, due to the potential risks they may pose to privacy and information security. The Directorate also urges citizens to exercise caution when downloading any application, to verify its source and permissions before installation, and not to grant permissions that may allow access to their personal data and privacy.
7/5/2026
The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the continuous efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to combat various types of crimes across all Lebanese regions, particularly armed robbery operations, information became available to the Information Branch regarding an unidentified individual carrying out armed robberies in several areas of Beirut, during some of which he stabbed his victims. Accordingly, orders were given to the competent units to carry out the necessary field and intelligence measures to identify and arrest him. As a result of investigations and inquiries, the Branch was able to determine his identity as: H.H. (born in 2000, Lebanese), He has a prior criminal record involving robbery and is wanted under judicial warrants for crimes including robbery, drug-related offenses, stabbing, possession of weapons, involvement in disputes, and opening fire, including randomly discharging firearms on 17-04-2026, following the entry into force of the “ceasefire” during the recent war on Lebanon. On 21-04-2026, after a surveillance and monitoring operation, a patrol from the Branch managed to arrest him in the Bir Hassan area. During interrogation, he confessed to the charges against him. Legal proceedings were carried out against him, and he was referred to the competent authority based on the direction of the relevant judiciary.
6/5/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division, the following statement: One of the contracting companies will carry out the completion of rehabilitation and asphalt maintenance works, including road marking using “thermoplastic paint,” installation of “reflective studs,” and other works, on both lanes of Imam Khomeini Avenue and the Imad Mughniyeh Bridge, starting from tomorrow, Thursday 07-05-2026 until 10-05-2026, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. each working day. It is to be noted that traffic will not be completely blocked in the area. Therefore, the General Directorate requests citizens to take note and comply with the adopted measures, in order to facilitate traffic flow and prevent congestion.
6/5/2026
