🇱🇧 CIS LEBANON SECURITY INDEX™ – Wednesday, Dec 24 2025 (Christmas Eve)

📊 TODAY’S LEBANON SECURITY INDEX READING

INDEX LEVEL: 🔴 CRITICAL
TODAY’S OVERALL INDEX: 82/100
TREND ANALYSIS: ⚠️ CAUTIOUS CHRISTMAS PERIOD – ONGOING STRIKES AMID ECONOMIC REFORMS

🚨 CHRISTMAS EVE SITUATION: STRIKES CONTINUE AS LEBANON PURSUES REFORMS

CRITICAL DEVELOPMENTS – WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2025 (CHRISTMAS EVE):

CHRISTMAS PERIOD AMID ONGOING VIOLATIONS: Lebanon enters the Christmas holiday period as Israeli strikes continue in southern Lebanon despite the ceasefire. Israel has carried out air strikes in south Lebanon, damaging several homes, claiming it targeted Hezbollah-linked sites.

LEBANESE SOLDIER KILLED – DUAL IDENTITY CLAIM: Yesterday (December 23), Israel claims Lebanese soldier killed in strike was also Hezbollah member. The Israeli army claimed that a Lebanese soldier killed in a drone strike on a car in the Sidon district was also a Hezbollah operative, creating additional tension and controversy over the nature of targeting.

MAJOR ECONOMIC REFORM PROGRESS: Lebanon Cabinet works to finalize IMF-aligned financial gap law, with focus on deposit security. PM Salam says financial gap bill is realistic, aims to protect depositors. Ministers convened for a second day in a row to discuss a long-awaited banking draft bill that would distribute losses from the 2019 economic crisis.

DIPLOMATIC ENGAGEMENT CONTINUES: Fadlallah, Hashem seek Qatar’s support in Doha as Lebanon maintains active regional diplomatic relations during the Christmas period. Lebanon is navigating multiple concurrent challenges amidst signs of tentative stability under President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam’s government.

UNIFIL PERSONNEL ROTATION: Chinese Ambassador to Lebanon Chen Chuandong salutes rotating Chinese peacekeepers at UNIFIL, demonstrating continued international commitment to peacekeeping operations despite ongoing challenges.

RECENT MILITARY OPERATIONS: Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah continue through December 15–21, 2025, with strikes on multiple towns in southern Lebanon including Mahrouna, Jbaa, and al-Majadel.

PARLIAMENTARY BANKING DEBATE: Parliament divided on banking law with questions raised: “Who in Parliament is for, and who is against, the law on returning bank deposits?” as the critical financial legislation advances through governmental processes.

🌡️ COMPREHENSIVE GOVERNORATE-BY-GOVERNORATE SECURITY ASSESSMENT

BEIRUT 🏙️

Index Reading: 76/100 🔴
Status: Critical with Major Economic Reform Focus. The capital observes Christmas Eve while governmental operations continue under President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam’s leadership. Lebanon is navigating multiple concurrent challenges amidst signs of tentative stability. After a two-year political vacuum, the country has a new president, Joseph Aoun, and a new government led by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, which won a parliamentary confidence vote in February 2025.

The government achieves significant progress on economic reforms as PM Salam says financial gap bill is realistic and aims to protect depositors. Ministers have convened for multiple consecutive days to finalize the long-awaited banking draft bill that would distribute losses from the 2019 economic crisis, demonstrating sustained governmental focus despite Christmas holiday period.

The Lebanese pound has been devalued by 90%, with inflation exceeding 200%, pushing three-quarters of the population below the poverty line. The government is working to implement reforms required by international financial institutions, demonstrating commitment to economic recovery despite severe challenges.

Enhanced security around government buildings reflects ongoing vigilance during Christmas celebrations, with awareness of continued southern strikes creating overall tension despite holiday atmosphere. The capital prepares for Christmas observances while maintaining governmental functionality and economic reform momentum.

Diplomatic activities continue during Christmas period as Fadlallah and Hashem seek Qatar’s support in Doha, demonstrating active regional engagement despite holiday season and ongoing security challenges.

Key Factor: Major economic reform progress with banking law advancement while Christmas Eve observances proceed amid awareness of continued southern strikes and governmental stability under new leadership.

MOUNT LEBANON 🏞️

Index Reading: 73/100 🟡
Status: Elevated with Christmas Celebrations. The governorate observes Christmas Eve with cultural and religious activities while maintaining awareness of regional security challenges. Despite ongoing economic crisis and southern strikes, Lebanese communities display remarkable resilience.

Local initiatives are addressing immediate humanitarian needs, with civil society organizations playing a crucial role in providing essential services where government capacity falls short. The cultural scene in Beirut and Mount Lebanon shows signs of revival, with galleries, theatres, and music venues reopening, reflecting the characteristic Lebanese determination to maintain cultural vibrancy even in difficult times.

Christmas celebrations proceed with traditional religious observances and family gatherings, providing brief respite from ongoing economic and security challenges. Tourism sector benefits from domestic Christmas activities while international tourism remains limited by regional security conditions.

Infrastructure improvements continue under stable governmental framework despite Christmas holiday period, while economic reforms create cautious optimism for longer-term recovery prospects.

Key Factor: Christmas celebrations providing cultural and religious focus while economic resilience and governmental reforms create cautious optimism despite ongoing regional challenges.

NORTH LEBANON 🌊

Index Reading: 75/100 🟡
Status: Elevated with Holiday Observances. Tripoli and surrounding areas observe Christmas Eve with religious and cultural activities while managing ongoing economic challenges. The port city maintains commercial operations with reduced activity during holiday period.

Cross-border dynamics with Syria have introduced new regional dynamics following the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024, affecting Lebanon’s political landscape and regional relationships. The country’s complex sectarian political system continues to shape governance during Christmas period.

Economic conditions show mixed indicators as banking law progress creates hope for financial sector reform while immediate economic challenges affect holiday season activities and family celebrations.

Infrastructure projects proceed under governmental authority with international support, while Christmas period provides brief pause for regional reflection and family unity despite ongoing challenges.

Key Factor: Christmas observances proceeding amid economic challenges while new Syrian regional dynamics create both opportunities and uncertainties for cross-border relations.

AKKAR 🌲

Index Reading: 76/100 🔴
Status: Critical with Border Stability Management. The Syrian border situation remains stable during Christmas period despite regional changes following Assad regime fall. Lebanese Armed Forces maintain enhanced coordination and border security operations.

Cross-border humanitarian coordination proceeds normally with new Syrian authorities, while Christmas period provides opportunity for regional stability assessment and relationship development under new circumstances.

The region benefits from governmental stability and LAF presence, with Christmas providing opportunity for community unity and cultural celebrations despite ongoing economic and security challenges.

Key Factor: Border stability maintained through LAF coordination while new Syrian regional dynamics create opportunities for enhanced cross-border cooperation during Christmas period.

BEQAA VALLEY 🍇

Index Reading: 79/100 🔴
Status: Critical with Agricultural Christmas Observances. The valley observes Christmas with traditional religious celebrations while managing ongoing security monitoring and agricultural activities.

Agricultural operations continue with security precautions, while Christmas period provides brief pause for family and community gatherings in this predominantly Christian-populated farming region.

International development projects proceed under enhanced security protocols, while governmental stability and economic reform progress create cautious optimism for agricultural sector recovery prospects.

Key Factor: Christmas agricultural community celebrations while ongoing security monitoring and economic reforms create mixed environment of tradition and caution.

BAALBEK-HERMEL 🕌

Index Reading: 81/100 🔴
Status: Critical with Mixed Holiday Observances. This region maintains heightened security awareness during Christmas period while some Christian communities observe religious holidays alongside Muslim majority populations.

Infrastructure improvements continue under governmental authority, while Christmas provides opportunity for sectarian harmony demonstrations and community unity themes despite ongoing regional tensions.

The region’s strategic importance requires continued monitoring, though Christmas period proceeds with relative calm and community-focused activities.

Key Factor: Mixed religious community Christmas observances demonstrating sectarian harmony while maintaining security vigilance due to strategic regional significance.

KESERWAN-JBEIL 🏛️

Index Reading: 69/100 🟡
Status: Elevated with Active Christmas Celebrations. The coastal governorate experiences robust Christmas Eve activities with strong Christian community participation in religious and cultural celebrations.

Tourism sector benefits from domestic Christmas visitors engaging in traditional celebrations, church services, and family gatherings throughout the coastal Christian heartland areas.

Business operations continue with holiday schedules while maintaining awareness of regional security conditions, creating festive atmosphere balanced with continued caution about southern strikes.

Infrastructure improvements proceed normally, while Christmas provides significant economic activity through domestic tourism and holiday commerce.

Key Factor: Active Christmas celebrations generating economic activity and cultural vibrancy in Christian heartland while maintaining awareness of broader regional challenges.

SOUTH LEBANON 🌴

Index Reading: 86/100 🔴
Status: Critical – Active Strike Zone During Christmas. The south experiences continued Israeli strikes despite Christmas period, with operations targeting alleged Hezbollah sites affecting civilian areas.

Israel has carried out air strikes in south Lebanon, damaging several homes while claiming to target Hezbollah-linked sites. Israeli warplanes have carried out at least a dozen attacks across southern Lebanon targeting what the military claims are Hezbollah training facilities.

Recent operations through December 15-21 included strikes on Mahrouna, Jbaa, and al-Majadel, demonstrating continued military activity despite approaching Christmas holiday. Over the past week, the IDF said that its 91st Division killed four alleged militants in southern Lebanon.

UNIFIL peacekeepers continue operations during Christmas period with personnel rotation as Chinese Ambassador salutes rotating Chinese peacekeepers, demonstrating continued international commitment despite ongoing challenges and violations.

The ceasefire agreement which took effect in November 2024 following a 14-month conflict continues experiencing violations, with Christmas period providing no pause in military operations affecting civilian populations.

Key Factor: Continued strikes during Christmas period affecting civilian areas while UNIFIL operations maintain international presence despite ongoing ceasefire violations.

NABATIEH ⛪

Index Reading: 84/100 🔴
Status: Critical with Christmas Under Threat. The governorate observes Christmas amid ongoing security threats from nearby strikes and regional military operations affecting civilian confidence and holiday celebrations.

Infrastructure restoration efforts continue despite Christmas period, while civilian populations attempt to maintain traditional holiday observances under challenging security conditions creating tension between celebration desires and security realities.

Medical and emergency services maintain operations during Christmas period with awareness of potential security incidents requiring immediate response capabilities.

Key Factor: Christmas observances proceeding cautiously amid nearby strike activities and infrastructure challenges creating mixed environment of tradition and tension.

🎯 CHRISTMAS EVE SECURITY INTELLIGENCE BRIEF

🔥 CURRENT HIGH-RISK AREAS:

Priority Level 1 – Active Operations During Christmas:

1. Southern Lebanon Strike Zones – Continued operations despite Christmas period
2. Mahrouna, Jbaa, al-Majadel – Recent strike locations affecting civilian areas
3. Sidon District – Yesterday’s controversial strike killing Lebanese soldier/alleged Hezbollah member
4. All Border Areas – Enhanced monitoring during holiday period
5. UNIFIL Operational Zones – Personnel rotation and continued operations

Priority Level 2 – Christmas Period Monitoring: 6. Major Church Gatherings – Christmas Eve services requiring security oversight 7. Shopping Districts – Last-minute Christmas activities creating crowds 8. Transportation Routes – Increased domestic travel for holiday gatherings 9. Government Buildings – Reduced operations but maintained security 10. Beirut Parliament – Banking law debates continuing despite Christmas

✅ RELATIVELY STABLE CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION ZONES:

Improved Holiday Atmosphere:

• Central Beirut Christian Districts – Active Christmas celebrations and services
• Keserwan-Jbeil Coastal Areas – Robust Christmas activities and church services
• Mount Lebanon Residential Areas – Family gatherings and cultural celebrations
• Northern Christian Communities – Traditional Christmas observances proceeding

⚠️ CHRISTMAS EVE SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS:

Holiday Period Factors:

• Large church gatherings for Christmas Eve services requiring security oversight
• Increased domestic travel for family gatherings creating movement patterns
• Reduced governmental operations while maintaining emergency services
• Banking law debates continuing despite Christmas holiday period
• Southern strikes continuing without pause for Christmas observances

📱 CHRISTMAS EVE SECURITY GUIDANCE

🏠 GUIDANCE FOR RESIDENTS:

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS AMID CHALLENGES: Lebanon observes Christmas Eve under President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam’s stable governmental leadership while managing ongoing southern strikes and pursuing critical economic reforms.

CHRISTMAS PERIOD ACTIVITIES:

• Religious Services: Christmas Eve masses and services proceeding with normal security measures
• Family Gatherings: Domestic travel feasible with awareness of security conditions
• Cultural Activities: Traditional Christmas celebrations providing community unity
• Economic Reforms: Government continuing banking law work despite holiday period

CHRISTMAS SECURITY AWARENESS:

• Southern strikes continuing without Christmas pause requiring awareness
• Church gatherings proceeding safely with standard security measures
• Domestic movement feasible for holiday travel and family visits
• Emergency services maintained despite holiday period

🏢 BUSINESS OPERATIONS GUIDANCE:

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY OPERATIONS:

• Reduced Hours: Most businesses observing Christmas Eve closures
• Essential Services: Emergency and critical services maintained
• Banking Sector: Major reform legislation advancing despite holiday
• Tourism Benefits: Domestic Christmas activities generating economic activity

POST-CHRISTMAS PROSPECTS:

• Banking law progress creating optimism for financial sector recovery
• Governmental stability enabling systematic reform implementation
• International financial institution cooperation improving
• Economic recovery framework development continuing

🚗 TRAVEL ADVISORY – CHRISTMAS PERIOD:

CHRISTMAS EVE TRAVEL STATUS: Domestic travel feasible for Christmas celebrations with awareness of ongoing southern strikes and standard security precautions.

CHRISTMAS TRAVEL CONSIDERATIONS:

• Domestic Movement: Safe for holiday family gatherings and celebrations
• Southern Areas: Enhanced caution due to continued strikes despite Christmas
• Church Services: Christmas Eve masses proceeding with normal security
• Border Crossings: Normal operations with standard procedures

📊 CHRISTMAS EVE SECURITY ANALYSIS

Today’s Assessment: Christmas Eve Observances Amid Economic Progress and Southern Challenges
Governmental Function: Banking law advancement demonstrating sustained reform commitment
Christmas Celebrations: Christian communities observing traditional holidays with cultural vibrancy
Security Challenges: Southern strikes continuing without Christmas pause requiring awareness

Critical Analysis: Lebanon observes Christmas Eve under its most stable governmental framework in years, with President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam providing institutional leadership during holiday season. The government’s continued work on banking law reform during Christmas period demonstrates sustained commitment to economic recovery.

PM Salam’s statement that the financial gap bill is realistic and aims to protect depositors provides hope for financial sector recovery, while ministerial meetings continuing through Christmas holiday show governmental dedication to addressing the severe economic crisis.

The ongoing Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, including yesterday’s controversial killing of a Lebanese soldier claimed to also be a Hezbollah member, create tension during Christmas period. However, the Lebanese pound devaluation by 90% and 200% inflation affecting three-quarters of the population below poverty line demonstrates that economic challenges remain more pressing for most Lebanese than southern military operations.

Despite these challenges, Lebanese communities are displaying remarkable resilience with cultural scene revival in Beirut, Christmas celebrations proceeding traditionally, and civil society organizations providing essential services where government capacity falls short.

The fall of the Assad regime in Syria in December 2024 has introduced new regional dynamics affecting Lebanon’s Christmas period, with opportunities for enhanced cross-border cooperation and regional stability improvement.

Historical Context: The recent Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire agreement, which took effect in November 2024 following a 14-month conflict, marks a significant turning point. The war killed more than 4,000 people in Lebanon and caused an estimated $11 billion worth of destruction according to the World Bank, creating massive reconstruction challenges.

Christmas Economic Reality: With the Lebanese pound devalued by 90%, inflation exceeding 200%, and three-quarters of the population below the poverty line, Christmas 2025 represents both hardship and hope – hardship from severe economic crisis but hope from governmental stability and reform progress under new leadership.

Long-term Prospects: Lebanon’s Christmas 2025 occurs during critical transition period with stable government implementing reforms, international financial institution cooperation, and cultural resilience demonstrating the characteristic Lebanese determination to maintain traditions even during difficult times.

🛡️ CIS SECURITY: CHRISTMAS EVE SECURITY SERVICES

🎄 CHRISTMAS 2025 – PROFESSIONAL SECURITY DURING CELEBRATIONS

CIS Security provides comprehensive protection during Lebanon’s Christmas Eve observances while maintaining enhanced vigilance for ongoing security challenges and southern strike concerns.

CHRISTMAS PERIOD SPECIALIZED SERVICES:

Religious Celebration Security:

• Church Service Protection – Security for Christmas Eve masses and religious gatherings
• Christian Community Security – Professional services for holiday celebrations
• Cathedral and Parish Security – Enhanced protection for major Christmas services
• Religious Procession Security – Professional coordination for Christmas traditions

Holiday Period Enhanced Services:

• Family Travel Security – Professional coordination for domestic Christmas movement
• Shopping District Protection – Security for last-minute Christmas commerce
• Hotel and Restaurant Security – Professional services for Christmas celebrations
• Tourism Security Support – Protection enabling domestic Christmas tourism

Ongoing Monitoring Services:

• Southern Strike Monitoring – Continued assessment despite Christmas period
• Economic Reform Security – Protection for governmental operations during holidays
• Emergency Response Readiness – Maintained capabilities during Christmas celebrations
• UNIFIL Coordination – Professional support for peacekeeping operations

SPECIALIZED CHRISTMAS SERVICES:

Cultural Celebration Security:

• Professional security enabling Christmas traditions while maintaining vigilance
• Protection for religious ceremonies and cultural events
• Security coordination with governmental and religious authorities
• Emergency response capabilities maintained during holiday period

Economic Reform Protection:

• Professional security for governmental operations continuing during Christmas
• Protection for ministerial meetings on banking law during holiday period
• Security coordination supporting economic reform implementation
• International financial institution coordination security

Post-Conflict Recovery Support:

• Professional security during reconstruction and recovery period
• Protection for communities affected by recent conflict
• Security enabling Christmas celebrations in recovered areas
• International humanitarian coordination support

📞 CHRISTMAS EVE COORDINATION SERVICES

CHRISTMAS SECURITY HOTLINE: +961-3-539900
Professional protection enabling Christmas celebrations with maintained vigilance

RELIGIOUS SERVICE SECURITY: Protection for Christmas Eve masses and celebrations
HOLIDAY TRAVEL SECURITY: Professional coordination for domestic Christmas movement
EMERGENCY RESPONSE: Maintained capabilities during Christmas period

Specialized Christmas Centers:

• Church Service Protection: Security for Christmas Eve religious celebrations
• Family Travel Coordination: Domestic movement support during holiday period
• Commercial Security: Protection for Christmas shopping and business activities
• Emergency Response Center: Maintained operations during Christmas celebrations

During Lebanon’s Christmas Eve 2025, CIS Security’s professional services enable religious celebrations and cultural traditions while maintaining enhanced vigilance for ongoing security challenges, supporting governmental economic reforms, and providing emergency response capabilities under President Aoun and PM Salam’s stable leadership.

⚠️ CHRISTMAS EVE OPERATIONAL NOTICE

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION ALERT: Lebanon observes Christmas Eve 2025 with stable governmental leadership under President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam while managing ongoing southern strikes and achieving significant economic reform progress.

Holiday Period Awareness: Christmas celebrations proceed traditionally with religious services, family gatherings, and cultural activities while awareness of southern strikes requires continued security consciousness.

Economic Reform Progress: Government demonstrates sustained commitment through continued banking law work during Christmas period, with PM Salam stating financial gap bill is realistic and aims to protect depositors.

Professional Christmas Services: CIS Security provides comprehensive protection enabling Christmas Eve celebrations and religious observances while maintaining emergency response capabilities and security monitoring during holiday period.

Cultural Resilience Support: Our services support Lebanon’s characteristic determination to maintain Christmas traditions and cultural vibrancy despite economic challenges and southern security concerns under new governmental stability.

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CIS Security Christmas Eve Services:

• Religious Service Protection – Professional security for Christmas Eve masses, church services, cathedral celebrations
• Family Travel Coordination – Domestic movement support for holiday gatherings and celebrations
• Shopping District Security – Protection for Christmas commerce and last-minute shopping activities
• Hotel and Restaurant Security – Professional services for Christmas celebration venues
• Emergency Response Maintenance – Continued capabilities during Christmas period
• Southern Strike Monitoring – Real-time assessment of ongoing operations despite Christmas

Why Choose CIS During Christmas: ✓ 35+ Years Holiday Experience – Proven security supporting Lebanon’s Christmas traditions and religious celebrations
✓ Governmental Coordination – Professional support for continued economic reform work during Christmas
✓ Religious Community Partnership – Security cooperation with Christian community celebrations
✓ Holiday Security Expertise – Specialized services for increased gatherings and domestic movement
✓ Emergency Readiness – Maintained response capabilities during celebration period
✓ Cultural Tradition Protection – Professional security supporting Christmas observances despite challenges

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💬 Holiday Protection: Professional services for Christmas weekend celebrations and religious observances
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📧 Emergency Readiness: Maintained response capabilities during holiday period

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🎄 Merry Christmas from CIS Security – Protecting Lebanon’s Traditions Since 1990 🎄