🇱🇧 CIS LEBANON SECURITY INDEX™ – Thursday, Jan 22 2026

📊 TODAY’S LEBANON SECURITY INDEX READING

INDEX LEVEL: 🔴 CRITICAL
TODAY’S OVERALL INDEX: 89/100
TREND ANALYSIS: ⚡ SEVERE ESCALATION – JOURNALISTS TARGETED, HEZBOLLAH MEMBER KILLED

🚨 BREAKING: 19 WOUNDED INCLUDING JOURNALISTS – CEASEFIRE COLLAPSING

CRITICAL DEVELOPMENTS – THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2026:

JOURNALISTS WOUNDED IN ISRAELI STRIKE: Israel conducted air strikes in Lebanon, injuring 19 people, including journalists, and killing a Hezbollah member. In one attack, on Qennarit in southern Lebanon, at least 19 people were injured including journalists who were covering an Israeli strike after an eviction order. Two of the wounded were admitted to intensive care, Lebanon’s Health Ministry said.

HEZBOLLAH MEMBER KILLED: The Israeli military said one of its strikes killed a Hezbollah member, Abu Ali Salameh, and hit several other “terror targets” linked to the group in the south of Lebanon. Hezbollah later acknowledged Mr Salameh’s death and that he was a member of the group.

EVICTION ORDERS ISSUED: The Israeli military later issued eviction orders for three south Lebanese villages, claiming – without providing evidence – that the buildings highlighted were home to Hezbollah infrastructure. These areas were later attacked by Israel.

JOURNALISTS COVERING ATTACK INJURED: A handful of journalists covering the expected attack on Qennarit suffered slight injuries from debris after the bombing. There were no immediate reports of other casualties across Wednesday.

LEBANESE ARMY CONDEMNATION: The Lebanese military said the strikes “hinder the army’s efforts and obstruct the completion of its plan” to establish state control of arms. It called the strikes a “flagrant breach” of the 2024 ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.

ISRAELI ACCUSATION AGAINST LAF: Israel said it struck ‘terror targets’ and killed a Hezbollah ‘liaison officer’ in its latest strikes. In a statement on Wednesday’s strikes, Israel accused the Lebanese army of tipping off Abu Ali Salameh about an Israeli move against a Hezbollah weapons depot last month. That led to the property being empty after “several suspicious boxes” were removed, the Israeli military said.

BRITAIN PRAISES LEBANESE ARMY: British ambassador Hamish Cowell said the LAF had “shown exceptional professionalism and resilience in safeguarding Lebanon’s sovereignty during these challenging times.”

TWO KILLED IN EARLIER STRIKES: Lebanon news reports that two were killed in Israeli strikes on Zahrani and Bazouriyeh on January 21, demonstrating ongoing lethal operations.

BORDER CROSSINGS TARGETED: The Israeli military said it struck four crossings along the Syria-Lebanon border on Wednesday that were allegedly used by Hezbollah to smuggle weapons, expanding targeting to cross-border infrastructure.

LEBANON REFUSES CONDITIONS: Lebanese ceasefire negotiator Simon Karam says Israel wants Lebanon to accept ‘extremely difficult’ conditions, while Lebanon insists on ceasefire mechanism as talks remain delayed.

🌡️ COMPREHENSIVE GOVERNORATE-BY-GOVERNORATE SECURITY ASSESSMENT

BEIRUT 🏙️

Index Reading: 83/100 🔴
Status: Critical with Diplomatic Standoff. The capital operates under President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam’s leadership while managing escalating tensions from today’s strikes wounding 19 including journalists and accusations against the Lebanese army.

President Aoun underscores reforms, insists on holding elections on time and reviewing financial gap law, demonstrating governmental commitment to constitutional processes despite security challenges. The government prepares for Tuesday cabinet meeting to discuss the army’s progress in disarmament amid escalating Israeli strikes.

The accusation that the Lebanese army tipped off Hezbollah about planned strikes creates unprecedented diplomatic crisis undermining cooperation framework while Britain’s praise of LAF professionalism provides partial international support.

Ceasefire negotiator Simon Karam’s statement that Israel wants Lebanon to accept ‘extremely difficult’ conditions demonstrates impossible diplomatic situation where negotiations proceed under military pressure and unreasonable demands.

Lebanon insists on ceasefire mechanism as talks remain delayed, while Israel’s strikes including targeting of journalists demonstrate systematic breakdown requiring international intervention.

Key Factor: Journalists wounded in Israeli strikes creating international incident while accusations against LAF undermine cooperation framework despite British support for army professionalism.

MOUNT LEBANON 🏞️

Index Reading: 79/100 🔴
Status: Critical with Media Safety Crisis. The governorate experiences severe concern from today’s targeting of journalists covering Israeli strikes, creating unprecedented risks for media professionals and civilian observers.

Business operations face extreme challenges as systematic targeting including journalists demonstrates comprehensive military operations eliminating safety for all professional activities in conflict zones.

Tourism sector recovery remains impossible as today’s journalist casualties demonstrate that even professional observers covering military operations face targeting risks, eliminating any sense of civilian protection.

The region serves as media hub for international and local journalists, with today’s casualties creating severe anxiety about professional safety and reporting capabilities during ongoing escalation.

Key Factor: Today’s journalist casualties eliminating media safety while creating international incident affecting press freedom and conflict coverage.

NORTH LEBANON 🌊

Index Reading: 81/100 🔴
Status: Critical with Border Targeting. Tripoli and surrounding areas face severe challenges from yesterday’s strikes on four Syria-Lebanon border crossings expanding military operations beyond southern conflict zones.

The targeting of border crossings allegedly used for weapons smuggling creates new security dynamics affecting cross-border trade, humanitarian movements, and regional coordination.

Economic conditions deteriorate as border crossing targeting eliminates normal trade routes while systematic strikes create comprehensive instability affecting all commercial activities and regional cooperation.

Key Factor: Border crossing targeting expanding military operations beyond southern zones while affecting cross-border trade and humanitarian coordination.

AKKAR 🌲

Index Reading: 82/100 🔴
Status: Critical with Cross-Border Operations. The Syrian border situation faces extreme pressure from yesterday’s strikes on four border crossings allegedly used by Hezbollah, creating direct threat to border infrastructure and operations.

Lebanese Armed Forces operations face impossible conditions implementing disarmament while Israeli accusations of army cooperation with Hezbollah undermine LAF credibility and cooperation framework.

Border monitoring becomes extremely complex as yesterday’s targeting of border crossings demonstrates military operations expanding to cross-border infrastructure regardless of civilian usage or humanitarian needs.

Key Factor: Border crossing targeting creating direct threat while Israeli accusations against LAF undermining army credibility during critical disarmament implementation period.

BEQAA VALLEY 🍇

Index Reading: 85/100 🔴
Status: Critical – Infrastructure Targeting Zone. The valley faces extreme danger as eviction orders for Hammara and Ain el-Tineh villages demonstrate targeting expansion into eastern Lebanon beyond traditional southern conflict zones.

Agricultural operations face complete disruption as eviction orders and subsequent strikes eliminate safety for farming communities while creating displacement crisis affecting regional economic activities.

The valley’s strategic importance makes it focal point for expanded military operations while disarmament pressure without Israeli compliance creates unsustainable conditions for all civilian activities.

Key Factor: Eviction orders for Beqaa villages demonstrating targeting expansion while agricultural communities face displacement and economic collapse.

BAALBEK-HERMEL 🕌

Index Reading: 87/100 🔴
Status: Critical – Maximum Alert for Expanded Operations. This region faces maximum danger as military operations expand beyond southern Lebanon into eastern areas with eviction orders and strikes.

Infrastructure projects face complete suspension as systematic targeting including journalists, civilians, and border crossings demonstrates comprehensive military campaign eliminating civilian protection.

The region’s historical significance creates ongoing vulnerability while today’s escalation demonstrates military operations expanding regardless of ceasefire framework or international monitoring.

Key Factor: Military operations expansion creating maximum vulnerability while systematic targeting eliminates civilian protection and economic viability.

KESERWAN-JBEIL 🏛️

Index Reading: 75/100 🔴
Status: Critical with Press Freedom Concerns. The coastal governorate maintains better conditions but experiences severe anxiety from today’s journalist casualties eliminating press freedom and professional safety.

Tourism sector faces complete challenges as systematic targeting including media professionals demonstrates comprehensive military operations affecting all civilian activities and professional operations.

The region serves as base for many media organizations, with today’s casualties creating severe concerns about journalist safety and conflict coverage capabilities.

Key Factor: Journalist casualties creating press freedom crisis while systematic targeting eliminates professional safety and media coverage viability.

SOUTH LEBANON 🌴

Index Reading: 94/100 🔴
Status: Critical – Active Targeting Zone. The south experiences maximum danger as today’s Qennarit strike wounded 19 including journalists while Abu Ali Salameh killing demonstrates continued lethal targeting operations.

Eviction orders for three villages followed by strikes demonstrate systematic targeting pattern where warnings provide minimal protection while creating fear and displacement throughout civilian populations.

UNIFIL operations face impossible conditions as systematic strikes including journalist casualties eliminate peacekeeping effectiveness while ceasefire monitoring committee meeting faces overwhelming violation documentation.

All civilian activities including journalism become extremely dangerous as today’s casualties demonstrate targeting affects professional observers and media coverage of military operations.

Key Factor: 19 wounded including journalists in Qennarit while eviction order system creates systematic targeting pattern affecting civilian populations.

NABATIEH ⛪

Index Reading: 92/100 🔴
Status: Critical – Systematic Targeting Zone. The governorate faces extreme danger from yesterday’s Zahrani and Bazouriyeh strikes killing two people while systematic eviction orders create displacement crisis.

Civilian infrastructure faces active targeting as eviction order system provides minimal protection while creating systematic displacement affecting all civilian populations and economic activities.

All civilian services operate under extreme danger as systematic strikes eliminate protection for civilians, infrastructure, and professional activities including journalism.

Key Factor: Yesterday’s Zahrani-Bazouriyeh casualties and systematic eviction orders creating comprehensive civilian targeting and displacement crisis.

🎯 EMERGENCY SECURITY INTELLIGENCE BRIEF – JOURNALIST TARGETING CRISIS

🔥 IMMEDIATE EXTREME HIGH-RISK AREAS:

Priority Level 1 – Active Strike Zones Today:

1. Qennarit – 19 wounded including journalists covering Israeli strike after eviction order
2. Abu Ali Salameh Strike Location – Hezbollah member killed, demonstrates ongoing lethal targeting
3. Three Villages Under Eviction Orders – Israeli claims without evidence of Hezbollah infrastructure
4. Zahrani – One killed in yesterday’s strike
5. Bazouriyeh – One killed in yesterday’s strike

Priority Level 2 – Expanded Targeting: 6. Four Syria-Lebanon Border Crossings – Struck yesterday allegedly for weapons smuggling 7. Hammara (Bekaa Valley) – Under eviction order threat for strikes 8. Ain el-Tineh (Bekaa Valley) – Under eviction order threat for strikes 9. All Journalist Coverage Areas – Professional media personnel facing targeting risk 10. Lebanese Army Positions – Israeli accusations undermining LAF cooperation framework

🚨 NO SAFE ZONES – JOURNALISTS AND CIVILIANS TARGETED:

Following today’s strike wounding 19 people including journalists covering Israeli operations in Qennarit, Lebanon faces systematic targeting affecting civilians, media professionals, and infrastructure.

Active Targeting Indicators Today:

• 19 wounded including journalists in Qennarit strike
• Abu Ali Salameh killed in targeted operation
• Eviction orders for three villages followed by strikes
• Four border crossings targeted yesterday
• Two killed in Zahrani and Bazouriyeh yesterday
• Israeli accusations against Lebanese army cooperation

⚠️ IMMEDIATE EVACUATION REQUIRED:

• ALL JOURNALISTS COVERING CONFLICT – Today’s casualties demonstrate professional media targeting
• Three Villages Under Eviction Orders – Israeli strike warnings without evidence
• All Border Crossing Areas – Yesterday’s targeting of four crossings
• Southern Lebanon Civilian Populations – Systematic eviction order and strike pattern
• Professional Observers and Aid Workers – Comprehensive targeting eliminating civilian protection

📱 EMERGENCY SECURITY GUIDANCE – JOURNALIST SAFETY CRISIS

🏠 CRITICAL SURVIVAL GUIDANCE:

IMMEDIATE JOURNALIST TARGETING CRISIS: Today’s strike wounding 19 people including journalists covering Israeli operations in Qennarit creates unprecedented press freedom and professional safety emergency.

EMERGENCY ACTIONS REQUIRED:

• JOURNALISTS AVOID CONFLICT COVERAGE – Today’s casualties demonstrate targeting of media professionals
• ALL CIVILIANS AVOID EVICTION ORDER AREAS – Three villages targeted after warnings
• NO BORDER CROSSING TRAVEL – Yesterday’s targeting of four Syria-Lebanon crossings
• IMMEDIATE SHELTER – Eviction order system provides minimal actual protection
• PROFESSIONAL MEDIA PROTECTION – Journalists require enhanced security during coverage

JOURNALIST SAFETY ANALYSIS: The targeting of journalists covering expected Israeli strikes in Qennarit demonstrates systematic elimination of media coverage and professional observer protection.

LEBANESE ARMY COOPERATION CRISIS: Israeli accusations that LAF tipped off Hezbollah about planned weapons depot strike creates unprecedented crisis undermining cooperation framework while Britain praises army professionalism.

🏢 EMERGENCY BUSINESS PROTOCOLS:

MANDATORY OPERATIONAL SUSPENSION:

• IMMEDIATE JOURNALIST EVACUATION – All media personnel from southern Lebanon
• CEASE CONFLICT COVERAGE – Professional safety eliminated by today’s targeting
• BUSINESS CONTINUITY IMPOSSIBLE – Systematic targeting affecting all professional activities
• EMPLOYEE PROTECTION PRIORITY – Border crossings and civilian areas under active threat

🚗 EMERGENCY TRAVEL STATUS:

ABSOLUTE PROHIBITION – JOURNALISTS AND CIVILIANS TARGETED: LEBANON UNDER SYSTEMATIC TARGETING INCLUDING MEDIA PROFESSIONALS

Current emergency conditions:

• 19 Wounded Including Journalists – Professional media personnel targeted in Qennarit
• Abu Ali Salameh Killed – Hezbollah member targeted demonstrating lethal operations
• Two Killed Yesterday – Zahrani and Bazouriyeh casualties
• Four Border Crossings Struck – Cross-border infrastructure targeted
• Eviction Order System – Three villages warned then struck

🔮 CRITICAL 24-HOUR SECURITY FORECAST

Predicted Index Reading: 91/100
Forecast Trend: ⚡ CONTINUED ESCALATION WITH JOURNALIST SAFETY CRISIS

Imminent Maximum Threats:

1. Additional Journalist Casualties – Today’s targeting establishing dangerous precedent
2. Expanded Eviction Orders – Three village pattern may expand to additional locations
3. Border Infrastructure Targeting – Yesterday’s four crossing strikes may expand
4. LAF Cooperation Breakdown – Israeli accusations undermining army cooperation framework
5. Tuesday Cabinet Meeting Tensions – Government discussion of disarmament amid escalating strikes

Critical Analysis: Today’s targeting of journalists covering Israeli strikes eliminates press freedom and professional observer protection while Israeli accusations against Lebanese army undermine cooperation framework.

📊 JOURNALIST TARGETING SECURITY ANALYSIS

Today’s Crisis Level: Systematic Targeting Including Media Professionals
Change from Previous: Critical deterioration from journalist casualties and LAF accusations
Casualty Count Today: 19 wounded (including journalists), 1 killed (Abu Ali Salameh)
Yesterday’s Casualties: 2 killed (Zahrani, Bazouriyeh), 4 border crossings struck

Critical Analysis: Today’s strike wounding 19 people including journalists covering expected Israeli operations in Qennarit represents systematic elimination of media coverage and professional observer protection.

The targeting of journalists with slight injuries from debris demonstrates that even professional media personnel covering military operations face direct risks from Israeli strikes, creating press freedom crisis.

Israeli accusations that Lebanese army tipped off Hezbollah member Abu Ali Salameh about planned weapons depot strike creates unprecedented cooperation crisis while Britain’s ambassador praises LAF professionalism, creating contradictory international messaging.

Lebanon’s ceasefire negotiator Simon Karam statement that Israel wants Lebanon to accept ‘extremely difficult’ conditions demonstrates impossible diplomatic situation where negotiations proceed under military pressure.

The Lebanese military’s condemnation that strikes “hinder the army’s efforts and obstruct the completion of its plan” to establish state control demonstrates impossible operational conditions.

Tuesday Cabinet Meeting: Government scheduled to discuss army disarmament progress while Israeli strikes escalate and cooperation framework faces accusations, creating impossible political environment.

Border Expansion: Yesterday’s targeting of four Syria-Lebanon border crossings demonstrates military operations expanding beyond southern Lebanon into cross-border infrastructure.

🛡️ CIS SECURITY: JOURNALIST SAFETY EMERGENCY RESPONSE

🚨 MAXIMUM EMERGENCY – MEDIA PROFESSIONALS TARGETED

Following today’s strike wounding 19 including journalists covering Israeli operations in Qennarit, CIS Security activates maximum journalist safety and professional protection protocols.

IMMEDIATE JOURNALIST SAFETY RESPONSE:

Media Professional Protection:

• Emergency Journalist Evacuation – Immediate extraction of media personnel from conflict zones
• Professional Safety Coordination – Enhanced security for journalists requiring conflict coverage
• International Media Liaison – Coordination with press organizations regarding personnel safety
• Alternative Coverage Methods – Remote reporting capabilities avoiding direct targeting risk

Today’s Strike Response:

• Qennarit Casualty Coordination – Professional medical response for 19 wounded including journalists
• Press Freedom Documentation – International legal coordination for journalist targeting evidence
• Professional Safety Assessment – Analysis of targeting patterns affecting media personnel
• Enhanced Media Security – Protective measures for journalists requiring field operations

LAF Cooperation Crisis Management:

• Professional Army Coordination – Support for Lebanese army despite Israeli accusations
• British Support Coordination – Liaison with British embassy supporting LAF professionalism
• Cooperation Framework Protection – Professional security during institutional trust crisis
• Disarmament Implementation Support – Enhanced security for army operations amid targeting

SPECIALIZED JOURNALIST PROTECTION SERVICES:

Professional Media Security:

• Advanced protection for journalists requiring conflict zone coverage
• Real-time targeting pattern analysis for journalist safety planning
• International press organization coordination for personnel protection
• Alternative reporting methods avoiding direct targeting exposure

Eviction Order Response:

• Professional evacuation for populations under eviction warnings
• Real-time monitoring of eviction order patterns and targeting
• Civilian protection during systematic warning and strike cycles
• International documentation of eviction order effectiveness

Border Infrastructure Security:

• Enhanced protection for cross-border movements after four crossing strikes
• Alternative routing avoiding targeted border infrastructure
• Professional coordination with Syrian authorities for crossing safety
• Humanitarian corridor protection during border targeting period

🚨 IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY CONTACT – JOURNALIST SAFETY CRISIS

MEDIA PROTECTION HOTLINE: +961-3-539900
Direct connection to journalist safety coordinators and professional evacuation specialists

JOURNALIST EVACUATION: Immediate extraction for media personnel from targeting zones
PROFESSIONAL SECURITY: Enhanced protection for conflict coverage requirements
PRESS FREEDOM COORDINATION: International liaison for journalist safety advocacy

Journalist Safety Centers:

• Media Protection Command: Real-time journalist safety monitoring and coordination
• Professional Evacuation Staging: Immediate media personnel extraction capabilities
• Press Freedom Documentation: Evidence collection for international journalist targeting accountability
• Alternative Coverage Support: Remote reporting capabilities and professional safety planning

When 19 people including journalists are wounded covering Israeli strikes and professional media personnel face systematic targeting risks, CIS Security’s journalist safety protocols and professional protection capabilities provide comprehensive security for media professionals requiring conflict coverage during press freedom crisis.

⚠️ JOURNALIST SAFETY OPERATIONAL EMERGENCY

CRITICAL MEDIA TARGETING ALERT: Today’s Israeli strike on Qennarit wounded 19 people including journalists covering expected military operations after eviction order, creating systematic press freedom crisis and professional safety emergency.

Emergency Update Frequency: Continuous real-time monitoring during journalist targeting crisis. Media Safety Alerts: Immediate updates for professional personnel safety.

Press Freedom Assessment: The targeting of journalists with debris injuries while covering Israeli strikes demonstrates systematic elimination of media coverage and professional observer protection requiring immediate international intervention.

LAF Cooperation Crisis: Israeli accusations that Lebanese army tipped off Hezbollah member about planned strike creates unprecedented institutional trust crisis while British ambassador praises army professionalism, requiring careful diplomatic navigation.

Professional Commitment: CIS Security maintains specialized journalist safety capabilities during media targeting crisis, LAF cooperation breakdown, and systematic strike escalation. Our professional media protection protocols ensure comprehensive security for journalists requiring conflict coverage during press freedom emergency.

🔍 PROFESSIONAL SECURITY SERVICES – CIS SECURITY LEBANON

Trusted Security Excellence Since 1990 – “Because Your Safety Isn’t Optional”

During today’s journalist targeting crisis wounding 19 including media professionals in Qennarit and systematic strike escalation, trust CIS Security’s 35+ years of proven expertise in professional media protection and conflict zone security. As Lebanon’s most reviewed security company, we provide comprehensive journalist safety including media personnel evacuation, professional coverage protection, press freedom coordination, and conflict zone security. Our trained, uniformed, and licensed security personnel deliver 24/7 protection for journalists, media organizations, and professional observers during targeting crises and press freedom emergencies.

CIS Security Journalist Safety Services:

• Media Professional Protection – Enhanced security for journalists covering conflict zones after today’s targeting
• Emergency Journalist Evacuation – Immediate extraction of media personnel from strike zones
• Press Freedom Coordination – International liaison for journalist safety advocacy and accountability
• Professional Coverage Support – Alternative reporting methods avoiding direct targeting exposure
• Conflict Zone Security – Comprehensive protection for media organizations requiring field operations
• International Media Coordination – Professional liaison with press organizations and safety networks

Why Choose CIS During Journalist Crisis: ✓ 35+ Years Media Security Experience – Proven journalist protection during conflict and targeting crises
✓ Today’s Response Capability – Immediate evacuation for 19 wounded including journalists in Qennarit
✓ Professional Safety Expertise – Advanced media personnel protection during systematic targeting
✓ Press Freedom Advocacy – International coordination for journalist safety and accountability
✓ Conflict Coverage Support – Professional security enabling media operations during dangerous conditions
✓ LAF Coordination – Professional army cooperation despite institutional trust crisis

Journalist Safety Emergency Response: 📞 Media Protection Hotline: +961-3-539900
💬 Journalist Evacuation: Immediate extraction for media personnel from targeting zones
🌐 Professional Security: www.cissecurity.net – Comprehensive journalist and conflict coverage protection
📧 Press Freedom Coordination: International liaison for media safety advocacy and accountability

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