29/7/2026
The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement:
Following reports circulated by certain media outlets and social media platforms claiming that a young Syrian man had arrived in Lebanon from Germany, left Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport in a taxi bound for the Masnaa area, and was assaulted by unidentified individuals during the journey, sustaining severe injuries that later led to his death:
Investigations conducted by the competent units of the Internal Security Forces established that the circulated reports concerning an assault were inaccurate and that:
E. A. K. (born in 2002, Syrian)
had taken a taxi from the airport to the Masnaa area on July 26, 2026. Upon reaching the Dahr El-Baidar main road, the vehicle stopped at the roadside and he stepped out. While walking, he lost his footing and fell from the edge of the road, striking his head against a rock and losing consciousness.
The taxi driver immediately transported him to a hospital in Aley for treatment. According to the medical report, the injured man arrived in an emergency condition and was unconscious. He was found to be suffering from internal bleeding and skull fractures, requiring him to be placed on a ventilator.
He was later taken into the care of one of his relatives and transferred to a hospital in Syria to continue his treatment. The taxi driver was released under a residence guarantee, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judiciary.
Issued by the Internal Security Forces – Directorate General – Public Relations Division The following announcement: At 7:00 a.m. on November 15, 2026, the Lebanese Cycling Federation will organize the “Lebanon Independence Road Cycling Race,” covering a distance of approximately 47 km. The race will start on the coastal highway, in front of Campomatic Company, near the pedestrian bridge in Bourj Hammoud, heading towards Jounieh and Byblos, then climbing towards Annaya along the main road. The finish line will be near the Lebanese Army checkpoint in Annaya. Citizens are kindly requested to take note of this announcement and comply with the instructions and guidance of Internal Security Forces personnel, as well as the posted traffic signs, in order to facilitate traffic flow.
14/11/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: Pursuant to instructions from the competent judicial authority, the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces is circulating the photograph of the arrested individual: H. M. Ch. (born in 2004, Lebanese national), for allegedly committing multiple robbery offenses in Beirut and Mount Lebanon. Accordingly, the Directorate General requests that anyone who has fallen victim to his alleged crimes contact the Baabda Judicial Unit, التابعة to the Judicial Police Unit, at either of the following telephone numbers: 05-921115 or 05-922173, in order to initiate the necessary legal proceedings against him.
14/11/2026
Issued by the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following announcement: A sporting event, under the supervision of the Lebanese Muay Thai Federation, will take place at Sassine Square on November 15, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Accordingly, Sassine Square and the U-turn will be closed to traffic from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on the same date to allow for the preparation and installation of the event's logistical equipment, including the fighting ring. Citizens are kindly requested to take note of this announcement and comply with the instructions and guidance of Internal Security Forces personnel, as well as the posted traffic signs, in order to facilitate traffic flow.
14/11/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division announces the following: A contracting company will carry out water pipeline installation works in the Mar Maroun area of Ashrafieh, on a side street branching off Lebanon Street, in front of Huvelin University, according to the following schedule: Phase One: Starting at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026, until midnight at the beginning of Monday, November 6, 2026. Phase Two: From 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 20, 2026, until midnight at the beginning of Monday, November 23, 2026. These works will result in the closure of the road to traffic at the specified location, with traffic diverted towards Abdel Wahab El-Inglizi Street. Citizens are kindly requested to take note of these arrangements and comply with the instructions and directions of Internal Security Forces personnel, as well as the posted traffic signs, in order to facilitate traffic flow and prevent congestion.
13/11/2026
