🇱🇧 CIS LEBANON SECURITY INDEX™ – Saturday, Feb 9 2026

📊 TODAY’S LEBANON SECURITY INDEX READING

INDEX LEVEL: 🔴 CRITICAL
TODAY’S OVERALL INDEX: 87/100
TREND ANALYSIS: ⚡ HUMANITARIAN DISASTER – TRIPOLI BUILDING COLLAPSE KILLS 14 AMID ONGOING STRIKES

🚨 BREAKING: TRIPOLI BUILDING COLLAPSE KILLS 14 – CHILD AMONG 3 KILLED IN TODAY’S ISRAELI STRIKE

CRITICAL DEVELOPMENTS – TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2026:

TRIPOLI HUMANITARIAN CATASTROPHE: A multi-storey apartment building collapsed in Lebanon’s northern city of Tripoli, killing at least 14 people. The death toll from the collapse of two residential buildings in the Lebanese city of Tripoli rose to 14 after search and rescue operations ended, the civil defence chief said on Monday. Civil defence director general Imad Khreiss said rescue teams recovered 14 bodies and rescued eight people from the rubble of the collapsed buildings in the northern city’s Bab Al Tabbaneh neighbourhood. The two adjoining buildings collapsed on Sunday.

PM SALAM: “HUMANITARIAN DISASTER”: Prime Minister Nawaf Salam expressed his condolences and said the government was ready to provide housing allowances to the residents and would provide funds to strengthen old buildings. He said the “humanitarian disaster” was the result of “years of accumulated neglect.” “The situation is beyond the capabilities of the Tripoli municipality,” Mayor Abdel Hamid Karimeh said.

TODAY’S ISRAELI STRIKE KILLS CHILD: An Israeli drone struck a car in the southern Lebanese village of Yanouh on Monday, killing three people, including a child. This demonstrates continued lethal operations against civilian vehicles despite humanitarian crisis in the north.

ISRAELI FORCES ABDUCT JAMAA ISLAMIYA OFFICIAL: In an operation in southern Lebanon early on Monday, Israeli forces seized a local official with the Jamaa Islamiya group and took him to Israel. Military says senior member of al-Jama’a al-Islamiyya captured in raid; group identifies him as Atwi Atwi.

105 BUILDINGS IN TRIPOLI AT RISK: Last month, Bassam Nabulsi, the head of the higher relief authority, said 105 buildings in Tripoli required warning notices for residents to evacuate. Many buildings in the country were built illegally or without the necessary permits, while some owners have added new floors to existing blocks.

BAB AL TABBANEH POVERTY CRISIS: Bab Al Tabbaneh is the poorest area of Tripoli and said to be the poorest city in Lebanon where many residents live in unsafe housing. Lebanon has been mired in years of economic, political and social crises. The recent war between Iran-backed Hezbollah and Israel has also compounded the country’s issues.

KUWAIT HOSPITAL CONTROVERSY: Lebanon surprised after Kuwait includes hospitals on ‘terror’ list today, adding diplomatic complications to ongoing crises.

CONTINUED SYSTEMATIC VIOLATIONS: Israel has violated the November 2024 ceasefire more than 11,000 times. Lebanese government documented 2,036 Israeli breaches of Lebanon’s sovereignty in the last three months of 2025.

LAF COMMANDER’S WASHINGTON VISIT OUTCOME: Following LAF Commander Haykal’s February 3-5 Washington visit for military support discussions, implementation of phase two disarmament (Litani to Awali River) remains under discussion.

🌡️ COMPREHENSIVE GOVERNORATE-BY-GOVERNORATE SECURITY ASSESSMENT

BEIRUT 🏙️

Index Reading: 81/100 🔴
Status: Critical with Governmental Crisis Response. The capital operates under PM Nawaf Salam’s leadership as government responds to today’s Tripoli humanitarian disaster (14 killed) while managing ongoing Israeli violations and Yanouh strike (child among 3 killed today).

President Joseph Aoun and PM Salam face multiple converging crises: Tripoli building collapse demonstrating infrastructure crisis, today’s Israeli strike killing child in Yanouh maintaining security violations, and Kuwait hospital controversy adding diplomatic complications.

The government’s response to Tripoli collapse promises housing allowances and funds to strengthen old buildings, but PM Salam’s acknowledgment that disaster results from “years of accumulated neglect” highlights systemic governance failures requiring comprehensive reform.

Infrastructure crisis extends beyond war damage to basic building safety, with 105 Tripoli buildings requiring evacuation warnings. This domestic infrastructure emergency compounds security challenges from 11,000+ Israeli violations and ongoing strike operations.

Enhanced security around government buildings reflects ongoing threats while diplomatic activities navigate Kuwait hospital controversy (Lebanon surprised after Kuwait includes hospitals on ‘terror’ list) creating additional regional complications.

Key Factor: Tripoli collapse killing 14 demonstrating domestic infrastructure crisis while today’s Yanouh strike (child among 3 killed) and Kuwait controversy creating multiple simultaneous crises.

MOUNT LEBANON 🏞️

Index Reading: 78/100 🔴
Status: Critical with Infrastructure Concerns. The governorate faces acute anxiety from Tripoli collapse (14 killed) demonstrating that Lebanon’s infrastructure crisis extends beyond war damage to basic building safety throughout the country.

Business operations face severe challenges as Tripoli disaster highlights systemic infrastructure failures potentially affecting buildings nationwide. The revelation that 105 Tripoli buildings require evacuation warnings creates broader concerns about building safety in all Lebanese cities.

Tourism sector remains impossible as today’s humanitarian disaster (Tripoli collapse 14 killed) and ongoing strikes (child among 3 killed in Yanouh today) eliminate international confidence in Lebanon’s safety and stability.

The region serves as primary destination for displaced populations, with infrastructure systems strained by humanitarian needs while Tripoli collapse demonstrates even basic housing infrastructure faces critical safety challenges.

Economic activities contract as Tripoli disaster demonstrates “years of accumulated neglect” per PM Salam, creating concerns about infrastructure reliability affecting all business sectors and economic planning.

Key Factor: Tripoli collapse demonstrating nationwide infrastructure crisis while 105 buildings requiring evacuation warnings creating broader safety concerns affecting all regions.

NORTH LEBANON 🌊

Index Reading: 92/100 🔴
Status: Critical – Humanitarian Catastrophe. Tripoli and surrounding areas face maximum crisis as 14 killed in building collapse with civil defence ending search operations Monday. The two adjoining buildings collapsed on Sunday in Bab Al Tabbaneh neighbourhood, the poorest area of Tripoli and poorest city in Lebanon.

“The situation is beyond the capabilities of the Tripoli municipality,” Mayor Abdel Hamid Karimeh said, acknowledging that local government cannot address the crisis. PM Salam’s statement that disaster results from “years of accumulated neglect” confirms systemic failure requiring national response.

The humanitarian crisis extends beyond 14 killed and 8 rescued to 105 buildings requiring evacuation warnings per Bassam Nabulsi, head of higher relief authority. Many buildings built illegally or without necessary permits, with owners adding new floors to existing blocks creating structural vulnerabilities.

Economic conditions in Tripoli face complete crisis as poverty (poorest city in Lebanon), unsafe housing, years of political and social crises, and recent Hezbollah-Israel war compound to create impossible living conditions for residents.

Infrastructure emergency requires immediate governmental intervention as 105 buildings threaten additional collapses while residents lack resources for evacuation or alternative housing. PM Salam’s promise of housing allowances and building strengthening funds faces implementation challenges given municipal capacity limitations.

Key Factor: 14 killed in collapse, 8 rescued, 105 buildings requiring evacuation, “poorest city in Lebanon,” “years of accumulated neglect,” situation “beyond municipal capabilities” creating comprehensive humanitarian disaster.

AKKAR 🌲

Index Reading: 80/100 🔴
Status: Critical with Regional Crisis Impact. The Syrian border situation faces challenges from Tripoli crisis creating additional humanitarian pressure while Israeli operations (today’s Yanouh strike, Jamaa Islamiya official abduction) demonstrate continued violations.

Lebanese Armed Forces border operations continue despite Tripoli disaster diverting governmental attention and resources. LAF Commander Haykal’s Washington visit (February 3-5) outcome implementation faces delays as government manages multiple crises.

The region monitors humanitarian response to Tripoli collapse while managing potential infrastructure concerns given nationwide building safety crisis (105 Tripoli buildings requiring evacuation suggesting broader issues).

Key Factor: Tripoli disaster diverting governmental resources while Israeli operations (Yanouh strike, official abduction) maintain security pressure.

BEQAA VALLEY 🍇

Index Reading: 84/100 🔴
Status: Critical – Active Targeting. The valley faces ongoing Israeli attacks while today’s Yanouh strike (child among 3 killed) and Jamaa Islamiya official abduction demonstrate continued military operations despite Tripoli humanitarian disaster.

Agricultural operations face severe challenges as Israeli violations continue (11,000+ total, 2,036 in last three months of 2025) while governmental resources divert to Tripoli crisis response limiting support for valley economic activities.

The region’s strategic significance maintains targeting vulnerability while Tripoli collapse demonstrates broader Lebanese infrastructure failures potentially affecting agricultural infrastructure and facilities.

Phase two disarmament implementation (Litani to Awali River) remains under discussion following Haykal’s Washington visit, but Tripoli disaster and ongoing strikes complicate governmental capacity for disarmament operations.

Key Factor: Today’s Yanouh strike and official abduction maintaining targeting while Tripoli disaster diverting governmental crisis response capacity.

BAALBEK-HERMEL 🕌

Index Reading: 85/100 🔴
Status: Critical with Multiple Pressures. This region faces ongoing security challenges while Tripoli collapse demonstrates broader Lebanese infrastructure crisis potentially affecting all regions.

Infrastructure improvements face severe constraints as governmental resources divert to Tripoli emergency response (14 killed, 105 buildings requiring evacuation) while basic building safety concerns create broader infrastructure awareness.

The region’s strategic significance maintains security monitoring requirements while today’s Israeli operations (Yanouh strike, official abduction) demonstrate continued violations regardless of humanitarian disasters elsewhere in Lebanon.

Key Factor: Ongoing security threats while Tripoli disaster demonstrates infrastructure crisis extending beyond conflict damage to basic safety failures.

KESERWAN-JBEIL 🏛️

Index Reading: 74/100 🟡
Status: Elevated with Infrastructure Concerns. The coastal governorate faces anxiety from Tripoli collapse demonstrating nationwide building safety crisis while today’s Israeli operations maintain regional security concerns.

Tourism sector faces complete challenges as Tripoli humanitarian disaster (14 killed) and today’s strikes (child among 3 killed in Yanouh) eliminate international confidence while Kuwait hospital controversy creates additional diplomatic complications.

Business operations proceed with awareness of infrastructure crisis as 105 Tripoli buildings requiring evacuation suggests broader building safety concerns potentially affecting all Lebanese regions and cities.

The region serves as relatively safer area but Tripoli disaster demonstrates that economic and infrastructure crises create dangers beyond direct military operations.

Key Factor: Tripoli collapse creating infrastructure safety awareness while today’s strikes maintaining regional security concerns affecting tourism and business confidence.

SOUTH LEBANON 🌴

Index Reading: 91/100 🔴
Status: Critical – Active Operations Today. The south experiences maximum danger as today’s Israeli drone strike on Yanouh killed three people including child, while Israeli forces abducted Jamaa Islamiya official Atwi Atwi in early Monday operation.

The systematic violation pattern continues with 11,000+ total violations since November 2024 ceasefire, including 2,036 violations documented in last three months of 2025. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun blasts Israeli ‘policy of systematic aggression’ that directly targets civilians as demonstrated by today’s child casualty.

Israeli forces continue operational presence with today’s abduction of local official demonstrating ground operations capability despite ceasefire framework. The military says senior member of al-Jama’a al-Islamiyya captured in raid, indicating intelligence-based targeting operations.

UNIFIL operations face continued challenges as Israel maintains systematic violations while Lebanese army implements ceasefire obligations. Near-daily Israeli attacks have become the new normal in Lebanon, nearly a year after a U.S.-brokered truce.

Civilian populations face active threats as today’s Yanouh strike demonstrates continued targeting of vehicles killing civilians including children, maintaining terror conditions for civilian movement and daily life.

Key Factor: Today’s Yanouh strike killed child among 3 while Israeli forces abducted official in ground operation demonstrating continued air and ground violations.

NABATIEH ⛪

Index Reading: 89/100 🔴
Status: Critical – Continued Violations. The governorate faces ongoing Israeli operations as systematic violations (11,000+ total, 2,036 in last three months 2025) continue affecting civilian populations and infrastructure.

Medical facilities struggle with casualties from ongoing operations while today’s Yanouh strike (child among 3 killed) demonstrates continued lethal targeting requiring constant medical emergency readiness.

Infrastructure faces systematic pressure from ongoing violations while Tripoli collapse demonstrates broader Lebanese infrastructure crisis affecting all governorates beyond direct conflict damage.

Key Factor: Ongoing systematic violations (2,036 in last three months 2025) while today’s Yanouh casualties demonstrating continued lethal operations.

🎯 CRITICAL SECURITY INTELLIGENCE BRIEF

🔥 IMMEDIATE EXTREME HIGH-RISK AREAS:

Priority Level 1 – Active Today:

1. Tripoli – Bab Al Tabbaneh – 14 killed in building collapse, 105 buildings requiring evacuation
2. Yanouh – Today’s Israeli strike killed 3 including child
3. All Tripoli Buildings – 105 require evacuation warnings per relief authority
4. Southern Lebanon – Israeli ground operations abducting officials (Atwi Atwi today)
5. All Vehicle Routes South – Systematic targeting demonstrated by Yanouh strike

Priority Level 2 – Critical Monitoring: 6. All Lebanese Buildings – Tripoli collapse suggesting broader infrastructure crisis 7. Unsafe Housing Areas – Many buildings built illegally or without permits 8. Jamaa Islamiya Locations – Following today’s abduction of official 9. Civilian Vehicles South – Systematic targeting continuing 10. UNIFIL Positions – Operating amid 11,000+ violations

🚨 DUAL CRISIS – INFRASTRUCTURE AND SECURITY:

Critical Convergence:

• Tripoli Collapse: 14 killed, 8 rescued, 105 buildings requiring evacuation
• PM Salam: “Humanitarian disaster” from “years of accumulated neglect”
• Today’s Strike: Child among 3 killed in Yanouh Israeli drone attack
• Today’s Abduction: Israeli forces seized Jamaa Islamiya official Atwi Atwi
• Systematic Violations: 11,000+ total, 2,036 in last three months 2025
• Kuwait Controversy: Lebanon surprised after hospitals included on ‘terror’ list

⚠️ IMMEDIATE SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS:

Infrastructure Emergency:

• 105 Tripoli Buildings – Requiring evacuation warnings
• Illegal Construction – Many buildings built without permits
• Structural Additions – Owners adding floors to existing blocks
• Poorest Areas – Bab Al Tabbaneh, poorest in Lebanon, highest risk
• Municipal Incapacity – Mayor states situation “beyond capabilities”

Security Threats:

• Daily Vehicle Targeting – Today’s Yanouh strike killing child
• Ground Operations – Israeli forces abducting officials
• Systematic Violations – 11,000+ total continuing pattern
• Civilian Targeting – President Aoun condemns systematic aggression

📱 EMERGENCY SECURITY GUIDANCE

🏠 CRITICAL SURVIVAL GUIDANCE:

TODAY’S DUAL EMERGENCY: Tripoli building collapse (14 killed, 105 buildings requiring evacuation) demonstrates infrastructure crisis while today’s Israeli operations (Yanouh strike killing child, official abduction) maintain security threats.

IMMEDIATE ACTIONS REQUIRED:

• BUILDING SAFETY ASSESSMENT – 105 Tripoli buildings requiring evacuation suggests broader crisis
• AVOID VEHICLE TRAVEL SOUTH – Today’s Yanouh strike killed child among 3
• MONITOR EVACUATION WARNINGS – Illegal construction and structural additions creating dangers
• INFRASTRUCTURE AWARENESS – “Years of accumulated neglect” per PM Salam affecting nationwide
• MUNICIPAL CAPACITY LIMITS – Local governments cannot address crises alone

INFRASTRUCTURE CRISIS ANALYSIS: PM Salam’s statement that disaster results from “years of accumulated neglect” confirms systemic failures. 105 buildings requiring evacuation in Tripoli alone suggests thousands nationwide potentially unsafe. Mayor’s admission situation “beyond municipal capabilities” indicates governmental intervention required.

🏢 EMERGENCY BUSINESS PROTOCOLS:

IMMEDIATE OPERATIONAL IMPACT:

• Building Safety Assessment – Tripoli collapse requiring nationwide infrastructure review
• Employee Protection – 14 killed demonstrating infrastructure danger
• Vehicle Operations – Today’s Yanouh strike maintaining transportation risks
• Governmental Response Capacity – Multiple crises straining resources

🚗 EMERGENCY TRAVEL STATUS:

ABSOLUTE CAUTION – DUAL CRISIS ENVIRONMENT: LEBANON FACES INFRASTRUCTURE AND SECURITY EMERGENCIES

Current conditions:

• Tripoli Collapse: 14 killed, 105 buildings requiring evacuation
• Today’s Strikes: Child among 3 killed in Yanouh
• Infrastructure Crisis: “Years of accumulated neglect” per PM Salam
• Systematic Violations: 11,000+ total, 2,036 in last three months 2025
• Ground Operations: Israeli forces abducting officials today

📊 DUAL CRISIS SECURITY ANALYSIS

Today’s Crisis Level: Infrastructure Disaster and Security Violations
Tripoli Collapse: 14 killed, 8 rescued, 105 buildings requiring evacuation
Today’s Strikes: Child among 3 killed in Yanouh, official abducted
Systematic Violations: 11,000+ total, 2,036 in last three months 2025
Infrastructure: “Years of accumulated neglect” creating nationwide safety crisis

Critical Analysis: Lebanon faces dual emergency as Tripoli building collapse (14 killed) demonstrates catastrophic infrastructure failure while today’s Israeli operations (Yanouh strike killing child, official abduction) maintain systematic security violations.

PM Salam’s characterization of Tripoli disaster as “humanitarian disaster” resulting from “years of accumulated neglect” acknowledges systemic governmental failures. The revelation that 105 Tripoli buildings require evacuation warnings suggests thousands of unsafe structures nationwide.

Mayor Karimeh’s statement that situation is “beyond the capabilities of the Tripoli municipality” confirms that local governments cannot address infrastructure crisis, requiring national intervention. Bab Al Tabbaneh as “poorest area of Tripoli and poorest city in Lebanon” demonstrates how poverty compounds infrastructure dangers.

Today’s Israeli operations maintain security crisis: Yanouh strike killed child among 3 demonstrating continued civilian targeting, while ground operation abducting Jamaa Islamiya official Atwi Atwi shows Israeli forces maintain operational presence despite ceasefire.

The systematic violation scale (11,000+ total, 2,036 in last three months 2025) demonstrates complete ceasefire breakdown while President Aoun condemns Israeli ‘policy of systematic aggression’ targeting civilians.

Long-term Implications: Lebanon must address both infrastructure crisis (“years of accumulated neglect,” illegal construction, structural safety) and security violations (11,000+ breaches, daily attacks, civilian casualties) simultaneously while managing economic crisis limiting governmental response capacity.

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🚨 INFRASTRUCTURE AND SECURITY EMERGENCY – MAXIMUM PROTOCOLS

CIS Security activates comprehensive response as Tripoli collapse (14 killed, 105 buildings requiring evacuation) creates infrastructure emergency while today’s Israeli operations (Yanouh strike, official abduction) maintain security crisis.

IMMEDIATE DUAL CRISIS SERVICES:

Infrastructure Emergency Response:

• Building Safety Assessment – Professional evaluation for 105+ at-risk structures
• Evacuation Coordination – Professional assistance for residents in dangerous buildings
• Structural Monitoring – Early warning systems for unsafe buildings
• Emergency Housing Security – Protection for displaced from unsafe structures

Security Operations Response:

• Vehicle Protection – Alternative transportation following today’s Yanouh strike (child killed)
• Abduction Prevention – Enhanced security following today’s official seizure
• Ground Operation Monitoring – Real-time tracking of Israeli force movements
• Civilian Protection – Enhanced security for systematic targeting victims

Governmental Crisis Support:

• Municipal Capacity Enhancement – Professional support when situation “beyond capabilities”
• Emergency Coordination – Professional liaison during multiple simultaneous crises
• Resource Allocation – Security for aid distribution and emergency response
• International Coordination – Professional support during Kuwait controversy and diplomatic challenges

SPECIALIZED DUAL CRISIS SERVICES:

Infrastructure Emergency:

• Professional building assessment for unsafe structures
• Evacuation planning and execution for 105+ at-risk buildings
• Emergency housing protection for displaced populations
• Structural monitoring preventing additional collapses

Security Crisis:

• Protection following today’s Yanouh strike killing child
• Enhanced security preventing abductions following today’s official seizure
• Systematic violation monitoring (11,000+ total, 2,036 recent)
• Civilian protection during President Aoun’s condemned “systematic aggression”

Humanitarian Support:

• Professional security for Tripoli relief operations (14 killed, 8 rescued)
• Protection for housing allowance and building strengthening fund distribution
• Emergency supply security for poorest areas (Bab Al Tabbaneh)
• International humanitarian coordination during infrastructure crisis

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BUILDING SAFETY ASSESSMENT: Professional evaluation preventing collapses
SECURITY OPERATIONS: Protection during today’s strikes and abductions
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Dual Crisis Centers:

• Infrastructure Emergency Center: Building assessment, evacuation coordination
• Security Operations Center: Vehicle protection, abduction prevention
• Humanitarian Support: Relief operation security, aid distribution
• Governmental Liaison: Professional coordination during capacity limitations

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• Strike Protection – Enhanced security following today’s Yanouh attack (child killed)
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