On the morning of April 3, 2025, the President of the Republic of Lebanon, General Joseph Aoun, visited the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces (ISF) in Ashrafieh. He was welcomed by the Minister of Interior and Municipalities, General Ahmed Al-Hajjar, along with the Director General of the Internal Security Forces, Major General Raed Abdullah, and various unit commanders. Following his arrival, President Aoun, accompanied by Minister Al-Hajjar and Major General Abdullah, proceeded to the Director General’s office for a closed meeting. During this discussion, they addressed the current security situation in the country and the ongoing activities of the ISF.   Address at the Hall of Honor: After the meeting, President Aoun, along with Minister Al-Hajjar and Major General Abdullah, proceeded to the Hall of Honor, where senior ISF officers awaited his arrival. In his address, President Aoun extended his greetings for the holidays and offered the following remarks:   “I would like to extend my heartfelt wishes to the Director General and the leadership council on their recent appointments and the responsibilities they have assumed. It is essential that those entrusted with leadership roles are fully capable of meeting the demands of their positions and achieving broader objectives. I wish you all the utmost success in your endeavors, particularly in your efforts to restore security to its previous state, as many—including myself—recall it from the time of my father.”   President Aoun emphasized the importance of restoring the prestige and dignity of the ISF, a once-respected institution. He urged ISF members to uphold the law with integrity, free from external influences, and to focus solely on Lebanon’s interests. He reassured them that a professional and independent security force is essential for national stability.   Furthermore, the President expressed that a stable security environment is a key to Lebanon’s prosperity, directly affecting economic growth. Expressing full confidence in the ISF’s ability to reclaim its rightful position, he congratulated them and voiced his certainty that their achievements would be significant, bringing pride to both the institution and the nation. In response, Minister Al-Hajjar warmly welcomed President Aoun, expressing his gratitude and emphasizing the trust placed in the ISF’s leadership. He reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to strengthening internal security, stating: “The Lebanese people deserve our dedication and service.” Major General Abdullah also extended his appreciation for the President’s visit, considering it both an honor and a morale boost for the ISF. He acknowledged the President’s support and stressed that collaboration with the new leadership would enhance the force’s overall performance. Despite the challenges faced by both the country and the institution, he reassured that the ISF remains steadfast in its mission to serve Lebanon and its citizens with unwavering dedication.

3/4/2025

The Directorate General of the ISF, Public Relations Department, has issued the following official statement : As a  part of the continuous efforts of the ISF to combat the traffic operations of drug, and its promotion across Lebanon, intelligence was obtained by the Police Station of Al Mraygeh in the Unit of the Territorial Gendarmerie about dealers who promote drug on board of a motorcycle in the region of Al Maraygeh-Bir Al Daiaa. Immediately, we have launched the investigative and  field measures in order to identify the suspected  and to arrest them , and after investigations and inquiries, they were  recognized . Thus, and on 06-03-2025, and while a Force from the a/m Police station, assisted by a patrol of the Information Department was arresting them in red - hands , one of them has shooting fire in the direction of the Force, and it was obliged to respond , which led to the injury of the fire shooter. And he is named : M (born on 2005, Lebanese ) and he has been transported to the hospital for treatment, and his case is stable. Also we have arrested his partner and he is named : AA. Z (born on 2004, Lebanese ) Therefor and by inspecting them, we have found in their possession the pistol used in the operation , a manual bomb , in addition of : 23 envelops of sylvia, 8 envelops of heroine- 9 envelops of marijuana- 12 plastic bodies of baz cocaine- a cellular phone- a sum of money worth 24250000, and 296$. We have taken the right legal measures against them, and they have been conducted with the seized objects to the concerned authorities upon their request.

8/3/2025

The Directorate General of the ISF, Public Relations Department , has issued the following official statement : As a part of the continuous efforts of the ISF to reduce the robbery operations of motorcycles across Lebanon, intelligence was obtained by the Information Department about an unknown person who is executing many theft operations of motorcycles in various regions of the districts of Mount of Lebanon and Beirut. Thus , the social communications sites have exchanged a video sequence that archives him while he was stolen one of the motorcycles in the area of Ras Al Nabae. Immediately, orders were been given to the specialized units in the a/m Department to take the investigative and field measures in order to identify and to arrest him. And after inquiries and investigations , he has been identified , and he is named : H. S (born on 1995, Lebanese ) and he has previous convictions for crimes of drugs. In the light of the above, and  on 05-03-2025, after a tracking and monitoring operation  , one of the patrols has succeeded to arrest him by means of an ambush in the region of Al Laylaki . Therefore, and by inspecting him, we have found in his possession a cellular phone and a sum of money. We have taken the right legal measures against him, and he was been conducted to the concerned authorities upon its request.

8/3/2025

The Directorate General of the ISF,  Public Relations Department, has issued the following official statement : On basis of the intensive measures of the ISF to arrest the wanted persons and those who are responsible of security perturbation, inside the city of Tripoli, orders were been given to the specialized units in the Information Department, in order to intensify their patrols in many regions of the city, and to work for arresting  the wanted persons and the suspected one for all kind of crimes. On 03-04/03/2025, patrols of the a/m Department in Tripoli have executed  barriers, ambushes, and breaks in , and have succeeded to arrest a number of persons in Al Tal, Bab Al Ramel, Al Zahrieh, for crimes of attempt of killing, shooting fire, robbery, appropriation of military weapons without license . And they are : A. M (born on 1979, Lebanese ) and he is of wanted by virtue of 11 judicial warrants for crimes of attempt of killing, robbery, transport of arms and military munitions and drugs abuse. We have seized on his possession a motorcycle without plate, and a military pistol. F. AA (born on 1997, Lebanese ) and he is wanted for crime of attempt of killing. Also , we have arrested the following individuals : M. S (born on 2004, Lebanese ) , M. B (born on 1992, Lebanese ), S. M (born on 1993, Lebanese ), A. H (born on ,1995 without ID ), A. N (born on 1997, lebanese ) , Y. M (born on 1993, syrian ) For their possession of military pistols without license. We have taken the right legal measures against them, and they have been conducted with the seized objects to the concerned authorities upon its request.

5/3/2025