CIS LEBANON SECURITY INDEX August 10 2025

CIS LEBANON SECURITY INDEX August 10 2025

📊 TODAY’S LEBANON SECURITY INDEX READINGINDEX LEVEL: 🔴 CRITICAL TODAY’S OVERALL INDEX: 98/100 TREND ANALYSIS: ⚡ VOLATILE

🌡️ GOVERNORATE-BY-GOVERNORATE SECURITY ASSESSMENT

BEIRUT 🏙️ Index Reading: 90/100 🔴 Status: Critical. The capital is in a state of political shock following the deaths of six Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) soldiers on August 9. The political crisis has intensified dramatically, placing the government and the LAF command in an extremely precarious position regarding the disarmament plan. Small-scale protests by Hezbollah supporters continued in the southern suburbs on Saturday night, but the primary threat is now a potential political collapse or a severe backlash from within the security establishment. Key Factor: Severe political crisis dangerously exacerbated by the fallout from LAF casualties during disarmament-related operations in the south.

MOUNT LEBANON 🏞️ Index Reading: 60/100 🟡 Status: The risk profile for Mount Lebanon remains elevated due to the national crisis. The deaths of the LAF soldiers have significantly increased national tensions, and the potential for spillover violence or politically motivated roadblocks stemming from the crisis in Beirut remains a direct and immediate threat. Key Factor: The governorate’s stability is directly threatened by the escalating national political crisis.

NORTH LEBANON 🌊 Index Reading: 88/100 🟠 Status: High. The national political crisis, now intensified by the deaths of LAF soldiers, is expected to severely exacerbate existing tensions in Tripoli. The deep socio-economic distress and sectarian fault lines make the area highly susceptible to being drawn into any national-level civil unrest. Key Factor:The combination of active conflict risk and a high potential for large-scale civil unrest.

AKKAR 🌲 Index Reading: 92/100 🔴 Status: Critical. The government’s internal paralysis and the new, complex dynamic involving the LAF undermines its ability to manage the extremely volatile security situation along the porous Syrian border. The national crisis adds another layer of instability to an already precarious region. Key Factor: Extreme threat from a porous and actively contested border, now compounded by the national political crisis.

BEQAA VALLEY 🍇 Index Reading: 96/100 🔴 Status: Critical. The region remains an active conflict zone. An Israeli drone strike on August 9 in the town of Mfeidoun (Nabatieh governorate, but close to the Beqaa) failed to hit its target. This follows the massive series of Israeli airstrikes on July 31. The region is a Hezbollah stronghold and a focal point of opposition to the government’s decision, making it extremely volatile. Key Factor: Active and ongoing Israeli military action, compounded by high internal tensions.

BAALBEK-HERMEL 🕌 Index Reading: 98/100 🔴 Status: Critical. This remains a primary conflict zone. An Israeli drone strike overnight on August 5-6 in Brital killed a Hezbollah operative. The region is a Hezbollah stronghold and a focal point of opposition to the government’s decision, making it extremely volatile both internally and externally. Key Factor: Assessed as a primary active conflict zone with ongoing major military strikes and high internal tensions.

KESERWAN-JBEIL 🏛️ Index Reading: 35/100 🟢 Status: Remains the calmest governorate. However, the national crisis poses a significant threat to this stability. All foreign governments advise against travel to any part of Lebanon due to the risk of a sudden, country-wide conflict escalation or a complete breakdown of civil order. Key Factor: Localized calm that is entirely dependent on the fragile national security situation.

SOUTH LEBANON 🌴 Index Reading: 99/100 🔴 Status: Critical. An active war zone and the site of a major internal security incident. On August 9, an explosion at a weapons depot in Wadi Zibqin (Tyre district) killed six LAF soldiers. A military source stated the troops were removing munitions from a Hezbollah facility as part of their mandate under the November ceasefire. This incident marks a grave escalation, demonstrating the fatal risks the LAF faces in implementing the government’s disarmament plan. Separately, an Israeli strike on a vehicle in Ainata on August 9 killed one person.Key Factor: Active external conflict combined with a critical internal crisis following the deaths of LAF soldiers at a non-state actor’s weapons depot.

NABATIEH ⛪ Index Reading: 99/100 🔴 Status: Critical. An active war zone. The entire governorate is a primary theater for Israeli military operations and is directly impacted by the escalating exchanges of fire and the political crisis. An unsuccessful Israeli drone strike on a vehicle was reported in Mfeidoun on August 9. Key Factor: Strategic importance for non-state actors makes it a central front for ongoing hostilities and civil unrest.

🎯 TODAY’S SECURITY INTELLIGENCE BRIEF

🔥 HIGH-RISK AREAS TO MONITOR:

• Location 1: Wadi Zibqin (Tyre District) and surrounding areas, following the explosion that killed six LAF soldiers. The potential for friction between the LAF and Hezbollah on the ground is now extremely high.
• Location 2: Beirut, particularly the southern suburbs and areas around government buildings, due to the severe political fallout from the LAF deaths.
• Location 3: The town of Ainata (South Lebanon), following a fatal Israeli strike on August 9.
• Location 4: The entire southern border region, which remains on high alert for further cross-border fire.

✅ RELATIVELY LOWER-RISK ZONES (WITH EXTREME CAUTION):

• Area 1: The Jbeil (Byblos) and Batroun coastal cities. Caveat: Stability is not guaranteed in a nationwide escalation.
• Area 2: The Metn district’s primary residential and commercial zones. Caveat: Subject to risks from a nationwide escalation.
• Area 3: Beirut Central District. Caveat: Avoid all demonstrations and maintain high awareness of opportunistic crime.

⚠️ AVOID TODAY:

• DO NOT TRAVEL TO LEBANON. The security situation is extremely volatile. The combination of active conflict and a severe internal crisis that has resulted in military casualties makes the environment exceptionally dangerous.
• All travel to South Lebanon, Nabatieh, Baalbek-Hermel, Beqaa, Akkar, and Tripoli governorates.
• Any non-essential movement. The risk of internal clashes, in addition to ongoing Israeli military operations, is now significantly higher.

📱 PROFESSIONAL SECURITY GUIDANCE

🏠 FOR RESIDENTS:

• The deaths of six LAF soldiers while handling Hezbollah munitions is a major turning point. The risk of internal conflict has increased dramatically. Prepare for a rapid and severe deterioration of the security situation.
• Avoid all political gatherings and be aware of the potential for friction between LAF patrols and local groups, particularly in the south.
• Maintain emergency supplies (food, water, medicine) and a “go-bag” with essential documents.
• Know the location of the nearest shelter and have a shelter-in-place plan.

🏢 FOR BUSINESSES:

• Immediately suspend all non-essential operations. The current crisis poses a severe threat to staff movement and operational continuity.
• Review and test emergency plans for evacuation and sheltering in place. Establish clear communication protocols and alert systems for all staff.
• The political paralysis and ongoing unrest will impact all administrative functions and services.

🚗 FOR TRAVELERS:

• DO NOT TRAVEL TO LEBANON. Multiple governments advise their citizens not to travel to Lebanon and have stated that their ability to provide consular assistance or evacuation is extremely limited. Commercial flights may be cancelled and the airport could close without notice.

🔮 24-HOUR SECURITY FORECAST

• Predicted Index Reading: 98/100
• Forecast Trend: ⚡ VOLATILE
• Expected Factors: The country is now facing a dual crisis: an active external conflict with Israel and a severe internal confrontation that has resulted in the deaths of Lebanese soldiers. The political fallout from the Wadi Zibqin incident will dominate the coming days, putting the government’s disarmament plan and the LAF’s role in jeopardy. The risk of a political collapse or internal clashes is exceptionally high.
• Preparation Recommendation: All residents and organizations must maintain a maximum state of alert and be prepared for an imminent and severe escalation of the security situation.

📊 WEEKLY SECURITY ANALYSIS

• This Week’s Average: 97/100
• Change from Last Week: +35 points
• Monthly Trend: Rapidly Deteriorating
• Seasonal Assessment: The security environment is now defined by a dual crisis: an active external conflict with Israel and a severe internal political confrontation that has now resulted in the deaths of Lebanese soldiers, marking a critical turning point.

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🚨 ESSENTIAL LEBANON EMERGENCY CONTACTS Government Emergency Services:

• 🚑 Lebanese Red Cross: 140
• 🚓 Internal Security Forces (Police): 112
• 🔥 Civil Defense (Fire/Rescue): 125 or 175
• 🏥 Emergency Medical Services: 140
• ⚡ Electricité du Liban (EDL): 1707
• 💧 Water Emergency: 1594
• 🛣️ Traffic Control: 1717 Military & Security:
• 🪖 Lebanese Armed Forces: 1701
• 🛡️ General Security: 1717
• 🔒 State Security: 1717
• 🌊 Maritime Security: 1625 Specialized Services:
• ☎️ Telecom Emergency: 110
• 🏦 Banking Emergency: 1702
• 🆘 General Emergency: 999
• 📞 Directory Assistance: 120

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