Attachments
DAILY ROUND-UP
- The Lebanese government issued a warning against downloading the Israeli application “Tzofar- Red-Alert”, citing security risks including user tracking and data breaches.
- The Israeli Army declared it would maintain control over five strategic locations in South Lebanon, despite Lebanon’s efforts to enforce a full ceasefire agreement.
- The Lebanese government approved security appointments, naming Brigadier General Rodolphe Haikal as Army Commander, Raed Abdullah as Internal Security Forces Director, Hassan Chakir as General Security Director, and Edgar Laundes as State Security Director.
- Security forces seized a truck carrying weapons and ammunition in Khirbet al-Tin Nur, Western Homs (Syria). The shipment was reportedly linked to a Hezbollah depot. One suspect was arrested, while others escaped via mountainous routes.
- A crisis cell meeting was held at the Tripoli Serail to address the impact of the recent wave of Syrian displacement to northern Lebanon. Discussions focused on emergency response, shelter, and essential needs for refugees.
- A meeting in Baalbek addressed the worsening water crisis caused by spring shortages and unauthorized water connections. Authorities plan to regulate water access and remove illegal connections with support from the Lebanese Army Intelligence.
- Judicial authorities in Tyre halted construction near the Tyre Beach Nature Reserve, emphasizing environmental protection.