9/6/2026
As we mark the 165th anniversary of the Internal Security Forces, this venerable institution remains immortal through its martyrs, steadfast through its personnel, committed to its responsibilities, and confident in its capabilities.
Officers, NCOs, and Personnel,
The greatest promise we can make to our nation today is our commitment to continue fulfilling our national mission amid the delicate circumstances and diverse challenges that require us all to remain fully prepared, with greater vigilance and determination, to carry out the mission we have pledged ourselves to uphold—a mission that constitutes a cornerstone of the nation’s strength, development, and progress.
Security is not merely a matter of history and achievements, nor simply the remembrance of past efforts. It is a daily sacrifice and a continuous renewal of commitment to responsibility, in accordance with the duties of our profession and our national values. I know that you have always remained true to this commitment, as demonstrated by your loyalty, dedication, and perseverance throughout the harshest circumstances faced by this institution and by Lebanon. You have proven your ability to adapt to these difficult conditions, together with your families who have supported you, enabling you to balance your professional responsibilities and personal lives with determination and resolve. This is because you believe in yourselves, in your duties, and in this institution and its mission. Such devotion can only stem from dedication and sincerity in the performance of duty.
Colleagues,
The responsibilities placed upon us continue to grow day after day, in light of the security, political, economic, and social transformations taking place around the world, as well as the rapid technological developments we are witnessing. Consequently, it is our duty to maintain the highest standards of discipline, professionalism, and respect for the law, while strengthening trust with society and the people through cooperation and partnership, based on the principle of a shared destiny and under the motto: “Together Towards a Safer Society.”
This is especially important amid the successive crises affecting our nation, including the deteriorating economic situation, the security challenges resulting from aggression against our homeland, and the social repercussions of forced displacement. These circumstances affect the entire country and impact all units and offices of the Internal Security Forces without exception.
Our strength therefore lies in applying the law, respecting human rights, and upholding the ethical and humanitarian values for which we are known. I would add the importance of fostering a spirit of solidarity that strengthens the institution and reinforces public confidence through unity and complementary roles. In today’s world, successful security is the result of collective efforts and a comprehensive vision capable of anticipating and containing threats.
Security Personnel—Officers, NCOs, and Personnel, Women and Men,
Let us continue to uphold our commitment to sacrifice and responsibility despite the burdens and pressures that affect us all. The people and the nation have the right to live in security every day, beyond any other consideration. Be worthy of these hopes, and know that your efforts are recognized and appreciated across all positions and missions.
On this anniversary, we remember with the utmost respect and gratitude our righteous martyrs who sacrificed their lives in defense of the nation and the security of its people. They have been and will remain a beacon reflecting loyalty, sacrifice, honor, and dedication in the performance of duty. They deserve our deepest appreciation, and their families deserve our unwavering support.
The coming phase requires us to remain committed to the values of integrity, competence, and transparency, while continuing to develop our capabilities and skills and keeping pace with new developments in ways that enhance our readiness and effectiveness. This is our pledge as we commemorate the founding of the Internal Security Forces, an institution whose ability to serve as an exemplary security organization is grounded in its national and moral principles.
I renew my confidence in you and in your ability to continue carrying out your mission with courage and dedication. Let us remain faithful to our oath, loyal to our mission, and steadfast in the face of challenges, no matter how difficult they may become.
Long live the Internal Security Forces, and long live Lebanon.
Director General of the Internal Security Forces
Issued by the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to combat all types of crime across various Lebanese regions and arrest those responsible, on 22-09-2026, a patrol from the North Investigation Detachment of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit arrested three individuals in Al Mina and Abi Samra – Tripoli. They are: Y.S. (born in 1999, Palestinian national), wanted under an arrest warrant for drug trafficking. A.H. (born in 2002, Lebanese national). M.K. (born in 2007, Lebanese national). Upon searching them, a variety of narcotic substances were found in their possession. The detainees and the seized items were handed over to the relevant unit to take the necessary legal measures, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authorities.
27/9/2026
Issued by the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: As part of the daily efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to combat crime across various Lebanese regions, the Information Branch received information on 08-09-2026 regarding an incident in which a military-grade “Kalashnikov” rifle was fired at an Internal Security Forces patrol, resulting in two of its members being injured while the patrol was carrying out a raid operation in the Ouzai area. The shooter then fled to an unknown destination. Following the incident, the Branch’s relevant units launched field and intelligence operations to identify and arrest the shooter. As a result of inquiries and investigations, his identity was established. He was identified as: G.F. (born in 1994, Palestinian national). He has a criminal record involving robbery and theft, and two final court rulings had been issued against him for robbery, sentencing him to life imprisonment. On 10-09-2026, following a precise surveillance and monitoring operation, an Information Branch patrol managed to arrest him in the Ouzai area. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he was handed over to the relevant authority pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authorities.
26/9/2026
Issued by the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: On 06-09-2026, citizen B.B. (born in 1961) filed a complaint against unidentified individuals for breaking into his house, located in the Smar Jbeil – Batroun area, and stealing a safe containing jewelry, gold bars, and sums of money, which he estimated at a total value of three million US dollars. Immediately afterwards, the relevant Internal Security Forces units began field and intelligence operations to uncover and arrest those involved. As a result of inquiries and investigations, the Information Branch succeeded in identifying them. They are: A.A.K. (born in 1992, Lebanese). M.H. (born in 1987, Lebanese). K.T. (born in 1986, Lebanese). On 08-09-2026 and 14-09-2026, following precise surveillance and monitoring operations, Information Branch patrols arrested the first and second suspects in the Kousha – Akkar area, and the third in the Akkar El Nabaa area. During questioning, they admitted to the charges against them, namely conspiring to plan the theft of the safe and carrying out the burglary. They stated that they had hidden the stolen items in several locations after removing and breaking open the safe. Part of the stolen property was recovered and handed over to the complainant, including USD 25,500 in cash, a quantity of jewelry and gold pieces, four wristwatches, three firearms, five hunting rifles, and some personal documents and papers. The necessary legal measures were taken against the detainees, and they were handed over to the relevant authority pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authorities.
25/9/2026
Issued by the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: The Bekaa Investigation Detachment of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit has launched the largest field campaign to crack down on illegal hunting nets, covering a number of areas, orchards, and plains across the Bekaa, as part of efforts to combat the extermination of birds, particularly through the use of nets set up as traps that surround birds, obstruct their migration routes, cause the death of large numbers of them, and lead to the extermination of entire flocks. This turns migration seasons into massacres against birds, threatening biodiversity, disrupting the ecological balance, depleting natural resources, and depriving Lebanon’s skies of its birds. Over three consecutive days, a force from the aforementioned Detachment carried out raids in the outskirts of the town of Arsal, as well as in the plains of the towns of Labweh, Ras Baalbek, Jdeidet Al-Fakha, Jabbouleh, Mashari' Al-Qaa, Masa, and Al-Nasriyeh, to seize illegally installed hunting nets. These operations resulted in the seizure of bird-catching nets with a total area of /20,640/ square meters. As a result of follow-up operations, inquiries, and investigations, members of the Detachment succeeded in identifying a number of individuals involved, and work is underway to take legal measures against them. The seized items were handed over to the relevant units, while the investigation remains ongoing pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authorities. The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces renews its call on citizens to actively contribute to combating illegal hunting and violations targeting migratory birds, and to report violators when they are observed by documenting the violations through photographs or video footage and sending them via the “Balligh” reporting service, so that they can be followed up and the necessary measures taken, or by contacting the Operations Room at /112/.
24/9/2026
