20/2/2026
As part of strengthening coordination measures in disaster and crisis management, and drawing lessons learned from previous experiences and gaps that can be addressed—aiming to develop training content for all Internal Security Forces personnel in this field—a conference was held on the morning of 17/02/2026 at Major Martyr Wissam Eid Barracks – Internal Security Forces Institute / Aaramoun – Ambassador Major General Ahmed Al-Haj Hall, under the patronage of the Director General of the Internal Security Forces, Major General Raed Abdullah, represented by the Commander of the ISF Institute, Brigadier General Ahmad Abla.
The conference was attended by the Secretary-General of the National Council for Scientific Research (CNRS), Dr. Shadi Abdullah; the Head of Humanitarian Affairs at the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA), Ms. Joelle Harfouch; representatives of the Lebanese Army, the General Directorate of State Security, the General Directorate of General Security, and the Higher Relief Commission; CNRS member Dr. Ruba Ziade; Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the American University of Beirut (AUB), Dr. Iman Nuwayhid; representatives of the Ministries of Education, Public Health, and Social Affairs; representatives of the Governor of Beirut; the General Directorate of Civil Defense; the Beirut Fire Brigade; Caritas Lebanon; the Lebanese Red Cross; associations and institutions; in addition to a number of concerned officers.
The conference opened with the national anthem, followed by a welcoming speech by the master of ceremonies and moderator of the discussion panels, Brigadier General Amr Al-Yafawi, Head of the Research and Lessons Department at the ISF Institute. Brigadier General Abla then delivered a speech, stating that the conference constitutes a key milestone for exchanging expertise and enhancing cooperation among stakeholders in crisis and disaster management. He stressed that disasters do not distinguish between regions, which necessitates unified efforts. He explained that crisis management is based on three pillars: alignment with the national strategy, proactive prevention, and practical cooperation among partners. He emphasized that confronting disasters requires coordination among ministries, security agencies, civil defense, health institutions, and civil society organizations, concluding by reaffirming the ISF’s commitment to being an active partner in shaping a shared vision to strengthen Lebanon’s capacity to face crises and disasters.
Subsequently, an overview of the general framework of the ISF’s role in disaster management was presented by the Head of the Operations Room at the ISF General Directorate, Major Youssef Rahmeh. Participants then took part in three interventions on “The Reality of Practical Experiences in Disaster Management,” moderated by Brigadier General Al-Yafawi.
The meeting concluded with emphasis on the following points: the necessity of prior and continuous coordination before, during, and after crises; enhancing mutual awareness among responding entities; the need to intensify training and conduct regular joint exercises to ensure more effective implementation and continuous updating of written plans; and addressing shortages in material, logistical, and human capacities.
In closing, participants expressed their appreciation for the importance and timeliness of the conference, stressing the need to maintain ongoing cooperation among various security agencies, official administrations, and the ISF. It was agreed to continue coordination and hold regular meetings, conferences, and training sessions to develop joint work, strengthen cooperation, and ensure proper implementation.
As part of strengthening the principles of community policing and the ongoing cooperation between the Internal Security Forces and civil society, and upon the invitation of the “Al-Jawahir Al-Hassan Association in the Service of Humanity,” the Internal Security Forces participated in a sports event organized in the Al-Damm and Al-Faraz area in Tripoli on 03-05-2026, under the title “Run For Lebanon.” This event, which was organized with the support of several leading institutions and companies in the North, included artistic, sports, and recreational activities, prize distribution, and a 5 km running race, with the participation of nearly 1,000 male and female participants from various age groups, including school pupils, university students, civil society associations, sports and cultural clubs, as well as participants from the Orders of Engineers, Doctors, and Lawyers. The presence of the Internal Security Forces was represented by the participation of a number of female officers, who took part in line with the event’s objective “We run for Lebanon,” aiming to spread a meaningful and strong message against domestic violence, and as a step toward raising awareness among the components of Lebanese society to reduce various forms of violence-related crimes, and to encourage reporting such cases through the hotline 1745, with the goal of breaking the barrier of silence and strengthening citizens’ trust in the Internal Security Forces. This initiative was widely welcomed and appreciated by participants of all ages. This event combined a family-friendly atmosphere with purposeful sports activities, emphasizing that sports are a way of life and an investment in both mind and spirit, and that they promote the values of discipline and cooperation among different segments of society.
07/05/2026
As part of strengthening the principles of community policing and the ongoing cooperation between the Internal Security Forces and civil society, and upon the invitation of the “Al-Jawahir Al-Hassan Association in the Service of Humanity,” the Internal Security Forces participated in a sports event organized in the Al-Damm and Al-Faraz area in Tripoli on 03-05-2026, under the title “Run For Lebanon.” This event, which was organized with the support of several leading institutions and companies in the North, included artistic, sports, and recreational activities, prize distribution, and a 5 km running race, with the participation of nearly 1,000 male and female participants from various age groups, including school pupils, university students, civil society associations, sports and cultural clubs, as well as participants from the Orders of Engineers, Doctors, and Lawyers. The presence of the Internal Security Forces was represented by the participation of a number of female officers, who took part in line with the event’s objective “We run for Lebanon,” aiming to spread a meaningful and strong message against domestic violence, and as a step toward raising awareness among the components of Lebanese society to reduce various forms of violence-related crimes, and to encourage reporting such cases through the hotline 1745, with the goal of breaking the barrier of silence and strengthening citizens’ trust in the Internal Security Forces. This initiative was widely welcomed and appreciated by participants of all ages. This event combined a family-friendly atmosphere with purposeful sports activities, emphasizing that sports are a way of life and an investment in both mind and spirit, and that they promote the values of discipline and cooperation among different segments of society.
07/05/2026
The Internal Security Forces participated in the annual jobs and careers exhibition “Career Fair 2026,” organized by the Lebanese Canadian University (LCU) on 10-04-2026 at its campus in Aintoura – Keserwan, alongside a number of security institutions and companies. The exhibition was inaugurated in the presence of the Head of the Security Media Branch at the Public Relations Division, Major Mark El Ahmar, representing the Director General of the Internal Security Forces, Major General Raed Abdallah, in addition to representatives of participating security institutions and companies, as well as a large number of students and interested attendees. The Internal Security Forces set up a dedicated booth at the exhibition, which witnessed significant turnout from students and participants. Specialized personnel provided explanations about the missions and activities of the General Directorate, the available career fields, as well as recruitment and enlistment procedures. Copies of the magazines “Al-Amn” and “Fata Al-Amn,” along with security studies and various awareness publications, were also distributed, with the aim of enhancing awareness of the role of the Internal Security Forces and strengthening engagement with the youth.
07/05/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division, the following statement: In cooperation between the Internal Security Forces and the General Directorate of Prisons, a Mass was held at Jbeil Prison on the occasion of Easter. It was presided over by the Maronite Archbishop of Jbeil, Bishop Michel Aoun, assisted by several priests, and attended by the District Commissioner of Jbeil, Ms. Natalie Mrei Al-Khoury, the Commander of the Jbeil Station, Lieutenant Colonel Antonio Yamin, the Commander of Jbeil Prison, Captain Suleiman Mudaffar, the Mayor of Yanouh and Hdineh – Jbeil, Mr. Roger Antoine Al-Baaini, and members of the executive committee of the “General Directorate of Prisons in Lebanon,” including the Head of the Central Public Relations Committee, Mr. Joseph Mahfoud, the Head of the Social Affairs Department, Ms. Jamal Shalhoub, Sister Maria Goretti, as well as prison staff and a number of inmates. In his sermon, Bishop Aoun focused on the meanings of the occasion, thanking all those concerned with the rehabilitation of prisoners and emphasizing the importance of giving inmates a second chance to reintegrate into society.
07/05/2026
