Top Lebanese officials paid tribute on Monday to the Internal Security Forces (ISF) as the country marked the 164th anniversary of the force’s founding, praising the ISF’s role in preserving national security amid ongoing political and economic turmoil.
In a statement released by the presidency, President Joseph Aoun highlighted the ISF’s central role in upholding public order and pledged renewed support for the institution. “The Internal Security Forces are not merely an apparatus of order,” Aoun said. “They represent loyalty and dedication in the service of the nation and its people.” He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to enhancing the ISF’s operational capacities and improving the working conditions of its personnel.
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam also expressed his gratitude, underscoring the resilience of the security institution through Lebanon’s turbulent recent history. “On its 164th anniversary, we salute the Internal Security Forces, the institution that stood firm in the face of assassinations and crises, and remained vigilant to protect the homeland and society,” Salam said in a message posted on X (formerly Twitter).
Interior Minister Ahmad Hajjar joined in the tributes with a personal message to the force. “On this day, and as one of your own, I bow to your sacrifices and salute your ongoing efforts to safeguard citizens,” Hajjar wrote. He described the ISF as “a fortress of national stability” and called for collective efforts to build “a state worthy of your commitment, where every citizen can live in safety and dignity.”
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