The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: The Cybercrime and Intellectual Property Bureau of the Judicial Police Unit has recently identified that unknown individuals have been carrying out fraud operations through social media platforms, exploiting the difficult circumstances faced by some citizens, particularly those who have been forced to flee their areas. These schemes involve fraudsters posting advertisements or contacting citizens directly, claiming that they can secure houses or apartments for rent. After luring victims and convincing them that accommodation has been secured, the scammers request advance payments through money transfer companies under the pretext of a “deposit” or “reservation fee.” It later becomes clear that these offers are fake, as the scammers cut off all communication immediately after receiving the money. Therefore, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces warns citizens against being misled by such suspicious advertisements and urges them not to transfer any money to unknown persons before inspecting the property in person and verifying the identity of the legal owner, in order to avoid falling victim to fraud. They also encourage citizens to report any similar attempt through the “Baligh” service available on the website: https://isf.gov.lb, by downloading the Internal Security Forces mobile application on smartphones, or by contacting the nearest security station.

8/3/2026

Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: The following statement was released: In light of the exceptional circumstances the country is experiencing, the significant displacement toward the city of Beirut, and in order to keep roads passable, ensure public safety, and secure the movement of the Fire Brigade, ambulances, rescue vehicles, and other emergency services, members of the Internal Security Forces, in cooperation with personnel from the Beirut Municipality, will take the necessary measures to remove all vehicles parked on double lanes and on road sides that obstruct traffic. Accordingly, citizens are kindly requested to: Refrain from parking their cars and vehicles in the following locations: on double lanes, at tunnel entrances, and at bends, roundabouts, and intersections. Comply with the directions and instructions of Internal Security Forces personnel deployed on the roads, as well as with the traffic signs installed for this purpose. Head to the parking areas located in Downtown Beirut – Martyrs’ Square, opposite Al-Amin Mosque, and use them (noting that these parking spaces are free of charge). These measures aim to facilitate traffic flow and ensure that emergency teams can reach locations quickly and safely when needed. We thank citizens for their cooperation and understanding during these sensitive circumstances, as it contributes to ensuring road safety and serving the public interest.

7/3/2026

Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: The following statement was released: The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces mourns its martyr, First Sergeant Ali Qassem Mazloum, who was martyred on 5-3-2026 while on his way to his duty station, in a vehicle targeted by the Israeli enemy in the city of Zahle. Brief biography of the martyr and the stages of his military service in the Internal Security Forces: Rank, name, and surname: First Sergeant Ali Qassem Mazloum Date and place of birth: 15-10-1980 / Baalbek Marital status: Married, with two children Joined the ISF on: 04-07-2005, and was promoted through the ranks to First Sergeant on 15-7-2022. Positions in which he served:Internal Security Forces Institute – Zahle Traffic Detachment – Regional Mobile Regiment in Beirut and Mount Lebanon – Rapid Intervention Regiment – Third Mobile Regiment – Prison of the Convicted – Mount Lebanon Regional Command – Younine Police Station – Burj al-Barajneh Platoon – Weapons and Ammunition Department – Zahle Prison – Bhamdoun Police Station – Hammana Police Station – Aley Police Station – Qabr Shmoun Platoon. Awards received: The Lebanese Order of Merit, 4th Class Two written commendations issued by the Minister of Interior and Municipalities One written commendation with a financial reward issued by the Director General of the Internal Security Forces One commendation issued by the Commander of the Mobile Forces. Posthumously awarded:The Wounded Medal, the Internal Security Medal, the Medal of Merit, and the Military Medal.

6/3/2026

Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division, the following statement: Based on information received by the Mount Lebanon Investigation Division of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit regarding a shooting incident in the locality of Bir Hassan – Al-Mourouj School Street, where an unidentified individual, driving a black BMW X5 against the flow of traffic, opened fire with a military pistol following a verbal altercation between him and another driver who happened to be passing through the area. The gunfire struck a Honda vehicle driven by a female citizen who was passing through the المذكورة location, without any reported injuries. As a result of investigations, field follow-up, and surveillance, the ownership of the vehicle and the identity of its driver were determined. His location was also identified in the Moawad area – commercial market. Accordingly, a patrol from the division proceeded to the location, cordoned off the area, and arrested him while he was inside the المذكورة vehicle. He is identified as: A.A. (born in 1991, Syrian national) The suspect and the vehicle were handed over to the competent unit in order to undertake the necessary legal proceedings against him, based on the direction of the competent judicial authority.

27/2/2026