8/7/2026
Within the framework of the strategic plan developed by the Internal Security Forces, particularly in terms of institutional and administrative development and the modernization of infrastructure, a ceremony was held on 7 July 2026 at the Le Royal Hotel – Dbayeh to launch the partnership project with the global EBSCO database, implemented for the benefit of the Internal Security Forces Library, with funding from BLOM Bank.
The ceremony was attended by the Head of the Social Services Administration Unit, Brigadier General Elie Al-Asmar, representing the Director General of the Internal Security Forces, Major General Raed Abdullah; the Vice President of Sales for the Middle East and North Africa and representative of EBSCO, Mr. Ali Abdullah; the Head of Business Development and Retail Solutions and representative of BLOM Bank, Ms. Christine Wakim; as well as the representative of the Institute of Judicial Studies, Judge Jad Maalouf; the representative of the Beirut Bar Association, lawyer Alexander Najjar; the representative of the Bar Association in the North, Dr. Odine Salloum; representatives of the Scientific Supervisory Committee of the Security Studies Journal, the Lebanese University, and a number of private universities, in addition to officers from the Internal Security Forces.
After the Lebanese national anthem, Administrative Major Linda Ghosban and Administrative Major Micheline Sfeir welcomed the attendees.
Mr. Ali Abdullah then delivered a speech in which he affirmed that the digital library initiative comes within the framework of EBSCO’s support for digital transformation and the enhancement of access to knowledge. He noted that it provides Internal Security Forces personnel with an integrated knowledge platform that supports continuous training and performance development. He explained that investing in knowledge constitutes a fundamental pillar for building capacities and preparing human resources capable of keeping pace with developments, expressing his pride in the partnership with the Internal Security Forces and in the role of this platform in promoting institutional excellence.
For his part, Brigadier General Elie Al-Asmar pointed out that the launch of the Internal Security Forces electronic library constitutes a pivotal milestone in the development of knowledge-based work within the institution, and a qualitative step that reflects the leadership’s vision of moving toward a modern digital environment. This environment enables officers, personnel, and their families to access more than 300,000 sources, thereby strengthening continuous learning and professional development. He noted that the project falls within the strategic plan of the Internal Security Forces and was achieved thanks to the support of the Director General and the partnership with both EBSCO and BLOM Bank, praising the efforts of all parties that contributed to its success. He stressed that the electronic library is not merely a technical project, but rather a sustainable knowledge platform aimed at strengthening scientific research, developing performance, building capacities, and raising the level of readiness, based on the belief that investing in knowledge forms the foundation of effective security and sustainable institutional development.
The ceremony concluded with a presentation delivered by the representative of EBSCO, Mr. Ali Abdullah, during which he addressed the mechanism for using the digital platform and ways to benefit from its diverse content and resources, allowing for more effective access to knowledge. Commemorative shields were also exchanged between Brigadier General Elie Al-Asmar and Mr. Ali Abdullah, in appreciation of the partnership and cooperation in implementing this project.
Issued by the Directorate General of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: First: Ashrafieh Area (Running Race) At 6:30 a.m. on 25-10-2026, a competitive race covering 10,452 metres, in addition to a 2 km fun run, will be held at the invitation of The Right Path Association in the Ashrafieh area. The gathering and starting point will be Sassine Square. Sassine Square will be closed as of 10:00 p.m. on 24-10-2026 to allow for logistical preparations. The following traffic measures will also be implemented until the event concludes: Traffic coming from Our Lady’s Church will be diverted towards Lazarieh School. Traffic heading towards Malek El Taouk will be cut off and diverted through Mar Mitr Tunnel. Traffic from above Sassine Tunnel towards Sassine Intersection will be blocked and diverted through Mar Mitr Tunnel. Traffic coming from Alexander Hotel will be cut off and diverted towards Hôtel-Dieu Hospital (outpatient clinics). The lane extending from Sassine Square towards Adib Ishaq Street will remain open as it forms part of the race route. Traffic at George Haddad Intersection will be cut off and diverted towards Burj Al Ghazal Intersection. Traffic at Dakhliya Intersection will be cut off and diverted towards Bourj Hammoud and Forum de Beyrouth. Traffic beneath the Fiat Bridge will be cut off and diverted towards Dakhliya. Traffic at the entrance and exit of Karm El Zeitoun will be cut off and diverted towards Karm El Zeitoun. Traffic at the Adlieh Roundabout will be cut off, preventing vehicles from entering the roundabout from the race side, as well as preventing traffic coming from the Directorate General of Internal Security Forces from reaching the roundabout. Traffic at the Museum Intersection will be cut off and diverted towards the Military Court and Adlieh. Traffic coming from Beshara El Khoury Intersection will be blocked from reaching Sodeco Intersection. Traffic coming from Beshara El Khoury Tunnel will be blocked from reaching the Zion descent. Traffic coming from Al-Amin Mosque Intersection will be blocked from reaching George Haddad Intersection. Second: Dbayeh Marina Area (Cycling Race) As of 8:00 a.m. on 25-10-2026, under the supervision of the Lebanese Cycling Federation, the Nefassartian Committee of Homenetmen Club will organize an MTB cycling race in the Marina area of Dbayeh, along the coastal road between Golden Beach Swimming Pool and the Martyr Brigadier General Wissam Al Hassan Barracks in Dbayeh. The race will consist of several laps. The aforementioned road will remain closed throughout the event. Third: Manara – Military Club Area (Triathlon Race) At 6:00 a.m. on 25-10-2026, at the invitation of the Lebanese Triathlon Federation, the Lebanese Triathlon Championship will be held in the Manara area, at the Military Club in Ras Beirut. The event will begin with a swimming competition, followed immediately by the cycling race and then the running race along the following route: from in front of the Military Club in Manara to Ain El Mreisseh and back, over five consecutive laps. The aforementioned route will be closed throughout the race, from 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Citizens are kindly requested to take note of these measures, comply with the instructions and guidance of Internal Security Forces personnel, and follow the traffic signs placed in the aforementioned areas, in order to facilitate traffic flow and prevent congestion.
24/10/2026
Issued by the Directorate General of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: On 7-10-2026, in the Qasqas area of Beirut, a masked individual opened fire on T. A. S. (born in 1978, Palestinian), striking him in the head and killing him. The shooter then fled with another individual on a motorcycle to an unknown destination. Immediately, the relevant units of the Internal Security Forces launched field and intelligence operations to uncover the circumstances of the crime and arrest those involved. As a result of intensive inquiries and investigations, the Information Branch identified both suspects, including the killer, who is identified as: A. K. D. (born in 2007, Syrian). Orders were issued to locate and arrest him in coordination with the judiciary. On 16-10-2026, following careful surveillance and monitoring, a patrol from the Branch arrested him in the Sabra area. During questioning, he confessed to the crime, admitting that he had shot the victim in the head due to a financial dispute between them. Investigations revealed that the perpetrator had borrowed money from the victim and failed to repay it. This prompted the victim to make threats against the perpetrator’s mother and fiancée. Consequently, the perpetrator planned to meet the victim under the pretext of repaying the borrowed money. He enlisted the help of another individual, who is still being sought, and travelled with him to the Sabra area to purchase face masks to conceal their identities. They then proceeded to meet the victim in the Qasqas area, where the crime was committed. The necessary legal measures were taken against the arrested individual, who was referred to the competent authority pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority. Efforts are ongoing to arrest his accomplice.
23/10/2026
Issued by the Directorate General of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: As part of the daily efforts undertaken by Internal Security Forces units to combat all types of crime throughout Lebanon and pursue and arrest those involved, and based on information received by the Operations Room of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit concerning two individuals involved in a kidnapping in the Maameltein area, personnel at the Dahr El-Baidar checkpoint arrested them on 28-09-2026 as they were passing through the checkpoint. They are: A. F. (born in 1994, Lebanese). W. F. (born in 1978, Lebanese). Investigations revealed that the two detainees, acting in concert with others, had carried out the kidnapping at the request of an individual, against the background of financial problems and disputes between him and the victim. They lured the victim, believing that he was carrying a sum of money. When he attempted to flee, shots were fired, and they kidnapped him and took him to an unknown location. After discovering that the victim had no money, they released him. A search of the two detainees and their vehicle resulted in the seizure of the following items: three firearms; vests and T-shirts bearing the emblem of a security institution, along with two emblems of the same institution; a mask and gloves; various maps and excavation tools; 109 copper pieces shaped like gold coins; 950 gold-colored tin pieces; four gold-colored statuettes; six old gold-colored pieces; and four gold-colored bars. The two detainees and the seized items were handed over to the relevant unit for further investigation and the necessary legal measures, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority. Efforts are ongoing to arrest the remaining individuals involved.
23/10/2026
On 21-10-2026, the Director General of the Internal Security Forces, Major General Raed Abdullah, received MP Faisal Karami, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of City University, at his office at the General Headquarters Barracks. MP Karami was accompanied by a delegation of the university’s academic and administrative staff, comprising University President Dr. Walid Dagher and Messrs. Dr. Youssef Chahine, Othman Majzoub, Alaa Jleilaty, and Yasser Abbouchi. During the meeting, a Memorandum of Understanding on academic cooperation was signed between the two parties. MP Karami expressed the university’s willingness to provide special scholarships of up to 50% for active-duty Internal Security Forces personnel, their families, and the families of retired personnel during the current academic year. The scholarship rate is set to increase starting from the next academic year. The university will also allocate a number of free places for postgraduate studies to ISF personnel. The signing ceremony was attended by Chief of Staff Brigadier General Dr. Alfred Hanna; Commander of the Internal Security Forces Institute, Brigadier General Ahmad Abla; Head of the Public Relations Division, Brigadier General Joseph Messallem; Head of the Planning and Organization Division, Brigadier General Maroun El Khoury; Head of the Training Division, Brigadier General Trodie El Kadi; Head of the Administrative Affairs Division, Brigadier General Fadi El Hajj; and Captain Maroun El Kahwaji, an officer of the Planning and Organization Division. This initiative comes within the framework of efforts to strengthen integration between security institutions, on the one hand, and academic institutions, on the other, while promoting the concept of knowledge-based security. It is expected to contribute positively to improving security performance and enhancing stability within Lebanese society.
22/10/2026
