CIS LEBANON SECURITY INDEX – Jan 26 2026

📊 TODAY’S LEBANON SECURITY INDEX READING

INDEX LEVEL: 🔴 CRITICAL
TODAY’S OVERALL INDEX: 86/100
TREND ANALYSIS: ⚠️ DIPLOMATIC ACTION AMID CONTINUED VIOLATIONS

🚨 BREAKING: LEBANON FILES UN COMPLAINT – 2,036 VIOLATIONS DOCUMENTED

CRITICAL DEVELOPMENTS – MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026:

FORMAL UN COMPLAINT FILED TODAY: Lebanon has lodged a formal complaint with the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) accusing Israel of repeated breaches of the November 2024 ceasefire and violations of UN Security Council Resolution 1701. The complaint, submitted on Monday (today) through Lebanon’s permanent mission to the UN in New York, documents what Beirut says were 2,036 Israeli violations of Lebanese sovereignty during October, November and December 2025, based on monthly tallies of 542, 691 and 803 incidents.

TODAY’S FRESH AIRSTRIKES: Israel has launched a fresh wave of air strikes across Lebanon, in another near-daily violation of ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah. According to Lebanese media, the Israeli regime has carried out more than 15 airstrikes on several areas in the south, including the heights of the Jabour and Wadi Barghaz regions in the early hours of Monday morning. Israeli airstrikes also concentrated on al-Rayhan region, using bunker-buster missiles.

YESTERDAY’S CASUALTIES: The filing came a day after a new round of Israeli air strikes across southern Lebanon, which killed at least two people, according to the ministry. Despite the ceasefire deal that ended major hostilities in late 2024, the Lebanese government said the Israeli military has continued near-daily attacks that have killed hundreds of civilians since the truce took effect.

MASSIVE VIOLATION TOTAL: Since the ceasefire in November 2024, Israel has carried out over 10,000 attacks against Lebanon, killing at least 350 people. The UN says Israeli forces have committed over 10,000 air and ground violations of the ceasefire in Lebanon since November 2024.

LEBANON’S FORMAL DEMANDS: Beirut called on the Security Council to press Israel to “completely withdraw to beyond the internationally recognised borders”, cease its attacks, and release Lebanese prisoners held by Israeli forces. The complaint also noted that Israel still occupies five points inside Lebanese territory, hindering reconstruction and the return of displaced residents.

UNIFIL PROTECTION REQUESTED: Beirut urged the council to demand an end to Israeli attacks on the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and to support the force’s efforts “to bring security and stability to the region.” The Lebanese government has previously filed similar complaints, but officials say such diplomatic efforts have not halted the violations they allege.

DEPOSITOR LAW BREAKTHROUGH: Lebanon’s cabinet has passed a draft law aimed at repaying depositors up to $100,000 of their own money, providing economic relief amid ongoing security challenges.

BUDGET SESSION SCHEDULED: Lebanese Speaker Nabih Berri calls for Parliament session to discuss and approve 2026 budget next week, demonstrating continued governmental functionality despite security crisis.

US MILITARY AID FRAMEWORK: By providing $200 million in military aid tied specifically to internal control, the U.S. is equipping the LAF not to fight external wars, but to win the internal struggle for authority through Special Envoy Tom Barrack and Deputy Envoy Morgan Ortagus’s initiatives.

🌡️ COMPREHENSIVE GOVERNORATE-BY-GOVERNORATE SECURITY ASSESSMENT

BEIRUT 🏙️

Index Reading: 80/100 🔴
Status: Critical with Active Diplomatic Engagement. The capital experiences significant governmental activity today as Lebanon files formal UN complaint documenting 2,036 Israeli violations during October-December 2025. President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam’s government pursues diplomatic accountability through international mechanisms while managing ongoing security challenges.

The cabinet’s passage of depositor law providing up to $100,000 repayment demonstrates governmental focus on economic recovery alongside security challenges. Speaker Berri’s scheduling of Parliament session for 2026 budget approval next week indicates continued institutional functionality despite crisis conditions.

Enhanced security around government buildings reflects ongoing threats while diplomatic activities intensify with today’s UN complaint submission. The formal documentation of 2,036 violations (542 in October, 691 in November, 803 in December) demonstrates systematic record-keeping and diplomatic strategy.

The government’s demands for Israeli withdrawal from five occupied points, cessation of attacks, and release of Lebanese prisoners create comprehensive diplomatic framework for accountability, though previous complaints have not halted violations.

US support through $200 million military aid tied to internal control provides resources for Lebanese Armed Forces authority consolidation, with Tom Barrack and Morgan Ortagus’s transactional diplomacy focusing on domestic security enhancement.

Key Factor: Today’s formal UN complaint documenting 2,036 violations while cabinet passes depositor law and schedules budget session demonstrates governmental diplomatic and economic functionality amid security crisis.

MOUNT LEBANON 🏞️

Index Reading: 76/100 🔴
Status: Critical with Economic Relief Prospects. The governorate benefits from today’s depositor law passage providing up to $100,000 repayment, offering economic relief to affected populations while regional security concerns persist from today’s 15+ Israeli airstrikes.

Business operations show cautious optimism from depositor law breakthrough potentially releasing trapped funds, though today’s fresh airstrikes in southern areas maintain regional instability affecting overall economic confidence.

Tourism sector faces continued challenges despite economic law passage, as today’s 15+ airstrikes and 10,000+ total violations eliminate international visitor confidence regardless of domestic economic improvements.

The region serves as primary destination for displaced populations, with infrastructure systems managing humanitarian needs while benefiting from governmental focus on both security accountability (UN complaint) and economic relief (depositor law).

Key Factor: Depositor law providing economic relief while today’s 15+ airstrikes maintain regional security concerns affecting overall stability and confidence.

NORTH LEBANON 🌊

Index Reading: 78/100 🔴
Status: Critical with Budget Process Engagement. Tripoli and surrounding areas prepare for next week’s Parliament session on 2026 budget as Speaker Berri schedules approval process, demonstrating governmental economic planning despite security challenges.

The port city’s commercial activities benefit from depositor law passage potentially releasing business capital, though today’s fresh Israeli airstrikes (15+) maintain regional instability affecting trade confidence.

Economic conditions show mixed indicators as governmental functionality (UN complaint, depositor law, budget scheduling) creates institutional stability while ongoing violations (2,036 documented October-December, 10,000+ total) maintain security concerns.

Cross-border dynamics with Syria remain stable with continued coordination, while regional security concerns from today’s airstrikes require enhanced monitoring and humanitarian coordination capabilities.

Key Factor: Budget scheduling and depositor law demonstrating governmental economic focus while today’s 15+ airstrikes maintain regional security concerns.

AKKAR 🌲

Index Reading: 79/100 🔴
Status: Critical with Border Stability. The Syrian border situation maintains relative stability with Lebanese Armed Forces operations continuing despite today’s regional airstrikes affecting southern areas.

US military aid ($200 million) tied to internal control provides LAF resources for enhanced border security and authority consolidation, with Tom Barrack and Morgan Ortagus’s transactional diplomacy supporting state capability enhancement.

The region benefits from governmental focus on sovereignty assertion through today’s UN complaint demanding Israeli withdrawal from five occupied points and cessation of attacks, creating diplomatic framework supporting border security.

Border monitoring continues effectively with international support, while today’s airstrikes in southern regions demonstrate ongoing violation patterns requiring continued vigilance and coordination.

Key Factor: US military aid supporting LAF border operations while today’s UN complaint asserting sovereignty despite ongoing southern violations.

BEQAA VALLEY 🍇

Index Reading: 82/100 🔴
Status: Critical with Disarmament Progress. The valley experiences ongoing challenges as Lebanese Army completed first phase of Hezbollah disarmament south of Litani River, though Israel calls efforts “far from sufficient” and Hezbollah reiterates refusal to fully disarm.

Today’s Israeli airstrikes using bunker-buster missiles in al-Rayhan region demonstrate continued military operations despite disarmament implementation efforts, creating impossible framework where Lebanese compliance doesn’t prevent Israeli strikes.

Agricultural operations continue under security constraints, with depositor law passage potentially providing economic relief to farming communities while today’s fresh airstrikes maintain operational concerns.

The valley’s strategic importance creates ongoing targeting vulnerability, with today’s 15+ airstrikes and bunker-buster missile use indicating continued military operations regardless of Lebanese disarmament progress.

Key Factor: First phase disarmament completed but insufficient per Israel, while today’s bunker-buster strikes and Hezbollah’s refusal to fully disarm create ongoing crisis.

BAALBEK-HERMEL 🕌

Index Reading: 84/100 🔴
Status: Critical with Sovereignty Assertion. This region benefits from today’s UN complaint demanding Israeli withdrawal from five occupied Lebanese points and cessation of attacks, though today’s fresh airstrikes (15+) demonstrate continued violations.

Infrastructure improvements proceed under governmental framework supported by US military aid ($200 million) for LAF authority consolidation, though today’s military operations maintain security concerns.

The region’s strategic significance creates continued monitoring requirements, with today’s UN complaint documenting 2,036 violations (October-December) creating diplomatic accountability framework despite ongoing attacks.

Key Factor: UN complaint asserting sovereignty while today’s 15+ airstrikes and 10,000+ total violations demonstrate diplomatic limitations.

KESERWAN-JBEIL 🏛️

Index Reading: 72/100 🟡
Status: Elevated with Economic Optimism. The coastal governorate benefits significantly from today’s depositor law passage providing up to $100,000 repayment, offering economic relief and business capital release prospects.

Tourism sector shows cautious optimism from economic law while today’s 15+ southern airstrikes maintain regional concerns affecting international visitor confidence and overall stability perceptions.

Business operations anticipate depositor law implementation providing capital release, though next week’s budget session will determine broader economic framework affecting all sectors.

The region maintains relative stability with distance from today’s airstrikes (Jabour, Wadi Barghaz, al-Rayhan regions), though overall violation patterns (10,000+) create ongoing security awareness requirements.

Key Factor: Depositor law providing economic optimism while relative distance from today’s 15+ southern airstrikes maintains better security conditions.

SOUTH LEBANON 🌴

Index Reading: 91/100 🔴
Status: Critical – Active Strike Zone Today. The south experiences maximum danger as today’s 15+ Israeli airstrikes target Jabour heights, Wadi Barghaz regions, and al-Rayhan area using bunker-buster missiles.

Yesterday’s strikes killed at least two people, while today’s fresh operations demonstrate continued lethal targeting despite Lebanese Army’s January 8 announcement completing first phase disarmament south of Litani River.

UNIFIL operations face extreme challenges as today’s UN complaint requests protection for peacekeepers from Israeli attacks while 10,000+ violations eliminate peacekeeping effectiveness. Israel still occupies five points inside Lebanese territory per today’s complaint.

Civilian populations experience active targeting as today’s 15+ airstrikes and bunker-buster missile use create maximum danger conditions. Lebanese Army has operational control south of Litani except five Israeli-occupied positions, but Israeli strikes continue regardless.

The ceasefire monitoring committee including France, Israel, Lebanon, US, and UN representatives is due to meet amid today’s ongoing attacks, demonstrating diplomatic mechanism limitations.

Key Factor: Today’s 15+ airstrikes including bunker-busters despite completed first phase disarmament, with yesterday’s two killed and five Israeli-occupied points creating active combat conditions.

NABATIEH ⛪

Index Reading: 89/100 🔴
Status: Critical – Continued Targeting. The governorate faces severe danger from today’s fresh airstrikes affecting southern regions while yesterday’s operations killed at least two people demonstrating lethal targeting patterns.

Civilian infrastructure faces ongoing threats as 10,000+ total violations and today’s 15+ fresh strikes create permanent danger environment. Medical facilities struggle with casualties from ongoing operations.

The region’s inclusion in completed first phase disarmament area doesn’t prevent Israeli strikes, as today’s operations demonstrate continued targeting regardless of Lebanese compliance efforts.

Key Factor: Yesterday’s two killed and today’s 15+ fresh strikes demonstrating continued targeting despite first phase disarmament completion.

🎯 CRITICAL SECURITY INTELLIGENCE BRIEF

🔥 CURRENT HIGH-RISK AREAS:

Priority Level 1 – Today’s Active Strikes:

1. Jabour Heights – Part of today’s 15+ airstrike operations
2. Wadi Barghaz Region – Targeted in today’s early morning strikes
3. Al-Rayhan Region – Today’s bunker-buster missile strikes
4. Five Israeli-Occupied Points – Documented in today’s UN complaint hindering reconstruction
5. Yesterday’s Strike Zones – Two killed in Sunday’s operations

Priority Level 2 – Monitoring Required: 6. All UNIFIL Positions – Today’s UN complaint requests protection from Israeli attacks 7. Lebanese Army Deployment Areas – First phase disarmament complete but strikes continue 8. Civilian Infrastructure South – 10,000+ violations creating permanent threat 9. Ceasefire Monitoring Committee – Meeting scheduled amid ongoing attacks 10. Displacement Areas – Five occupied points hindering civilian return

✅ RELATIVELY STABLE ZONES:

Improved Conditions:

• Central Beirut Government District – Today’s diplomatic action (UN complaint) and economic progress (depositor law)
• Northern Coastal Areas – Distance from today’s 15+ southern airstrikes
• Mount Lebanon Residential Areas – Benefiting from depositor law passage
• Budget Process Areas – Next week’s Parliament session on 2026 budget

⚠️ TODAY’S SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS:

Current Factors:

• Formal UN complaint filed today documenting 2,036 violations (October-December 2025)
• Fresh 15+ airstrikes today including bunker-buster missiles
• Yesterday’s two killed demonstrating lethal operations continue
• Depositor law passed providing up to $100,000 repayment
• Budget session scheduled for next week
• Ceasefire monitoring committee meeting amid ongoing violations

📱 CURRENT SECURITY GUIDANCE

🏠 GUIDANCE FOR RESIDENTS:

TODAY’S MIXED DEVELOPMENTS: Lebanon files formal UN complaint documenting 2,036 violations while cabinet passes depositor law and schedules budget, demonstrating governmental functionality. However, today’s 15+ fresh airstrikes and yesterday’s two killed maintain active security threats.

CURRENT CONDITIONS:

• Diplomatic Action: Today’s UN complaint formal accountability effort
• Economic Relief: Depositor law providing up to $100,000 repayment
• Budget Process: Next week’s Parliament session on 2026 budget
• Security Reality: Today’s 15+ airstrikes, yesterday’s two killed, 10,000+ total violations

PROTECTIVE MEASURES:

• Southern Areas: Maximum caution due to today’s 15+ airstrikes
• Economic Planning: Depositor law implementation monitoring
• Budget Impact: Next week’s session affecting economic framework
• Diplomatic Progress: UN complaint tracking for accountability

🏢 BUSINESS OPERATIONS GUIDANCE:

TODAY’S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS:

• Depositor Law: Up to $100,000 repayment potentially releasing business capital
• Budget Session: Next week’s approval affecting economic framework
• US Military Aid: $200 million for LAF enhancing security environment
• Security Reality: Today’s 15+ airstrikes maintaining regional concerns

OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:

• Monitor depositor law implementation for capital access
• Prepare for budget implications from next week’s session
• Continue security protocols despite economic improvements
• Track UN complaint progress for diplomatic developments

🚗 TRAVEL ADVISORY:

CURRENT TRAVEL STATUS: Mixed conditions with governmental economic progress (depositor law, budget session) but today’s 15+ airstrikes and 10,000+ total violations maintaining security concerns.

TRAVEL CONSIDERATIONS:

• Southern Lebanon: Avoid due to today’s 15+ airstrikes including bunker-busters
• Central Beirut: Functional with diplomatic and economic activity
• Northern Areas: Relatively better with budget process engagement
• Overall Caution: 10,000+ violations requiring continued awareness

📊 COMPREHENSIVE SECURITY ANALYSIS

Today’s Assessment: Diplomatic Action and Economic Progress Amid Continued Violations
UN Complaint: 2,036 violations documented (October-December 2025)
Today’s Operations: 15+ fresh airstrikes including bunker-buster missiles
Economic Development: Depositor law passed, budget session scheduled
Casualty Reality: Yesterday’s two killed, 350+ total since ceasefire, 10,000+ violations

Critical Analysis: Lebanon pursues comprehensive governmental strategy combining diplomatic accountability (today’s UN complaint), economic relief (depositor law), and institutional functionality (budget session) while managing ongoing security violations (today’s 15+ airstrikes, 10,000+ total).

The formal UN complaint documents systematic violations: 542 in October, 691 in November, 803 in December 2025, demonstrating escalating pattern. Lebanon’s demands for Israeli withdrawal from five occupied points, attack cessation, and prisoner release create comprehensive accountability framework.

However, Lebanese officials acknowledge previous complaints haven’t halted violations, suggesting diplomatic limitations. Today’s 15+ fresh airstrikes including bunker-buster missiles demonstrate continued operations despite complaint filing.

Economic developments provide relief: depositor law enables up to $100,000 repayment while next week’s budget session addresses 2026 fiscal framework. US military aid ($200 million) supports LAF authority consolidation through Tom Barrack and Morgan Ortagus’s transactional diplomacy.

Disarmament Complexity: Lebanese Army announced January 8 completing first phase disarmament south of Litani, but Israel calls progress “far from sufficient” while Hezbollah reiterates refusal to fully disarm. Today’s strikes demonstrate Israeli operations continue regardless of Lebanese compliance.

Long-term Prospects: Government balances diplomatic accountability (UN complaint), economic relief (depositor law, budget), and security implementation (LAF operations with US aid) while managing violation reality (10,000+, today’s 15+ airstrikes, yesterday’s two killed).

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🏛️ DIPLOMATIC ACTION PERIOD – ENHANCED SECURITY AMID ONGOING VIOLATIONS

CIS Security provides comprehensive protection during Lebanon’s diplomatic accountability efforts and economic developments while managing today’s 15+ fresh airstrikes and systematic violation patterns.

CURRENT SITUATION SERVICES:

Diplomatic Period Security:

• Government Protection: Enhanced security during UN complaint process and international engagement
• Economic Activity Security: Professional protection for depositor law implementation and budget process
• International Coordination: Security liaison during ceasefire monitoring committee operations
• Institutional Protection: Comprehensive security for governmental functionality amid violations

Violation Environment Operations:

• Real-Time Monitoring: Today’s 15+ airstrikes and ongoing operation tracking
• Southern Zone Protection: Enhanced security for areas experiencing today’s bunker-buster strikes
• Casualty Response: Professional coordination following yesterday’s two killed
• UNIFIL Coordination: Security support for peacekeeping operations under attack

Economic Development Security:

• Depositor Law Protection: Security for financial institutions implementing repayment
• Budget Process Security: Protection for Parliament session and governmental activities
• US Aid Coordination: Professional support for $200 million LAF enhancement program
• Business Continuity: Comprehensive security enabling economic activities

SPECIALIZED PROTECTION SERVICES:

Today’s Strike Response:

• Professional monitoring of 15+ airstrikes including bunker-buster operations
• Emergency evacuation from Jabour, Wadi Barghaz, al-Rayhan strike zones
• Casualty coordination following yesterday’s two killed
• Alternative routing avoiding active strike areas

Diplomatic Security Management:

• Enhanced protection during UN complaint international engagement
• Security for ceasefire monitoring committee operations
• Professional coordination with UNIFIL peacekeeping operations
• International facility protection amid violation documentation

Economic Activity Protection:

• Security for depositor law financial operations and repayment
• Professional protection during next week’s budget session
• Business security enabling economic activities amid violations
• International investment protection during accountability period

📞 COMPREHENSIVE COORDINATION SERVICES

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Professional protection during diplomatic action, economic development, and violation response

DIPLOMATIC SECURITY: Enhanced protection during UN complaint and international engagement
ECONOMIC PROTECTION: Security for depositor law and budget process
VIOLATION RESPONSE: Professional coordination during today’s 15+ airstrikes and ongoing operations

Specialized Service Centers:

• Diplomatic Protection Center: Security for UN complaint and international engagement
• Economic Activity Security: Protection for depositor law and budget operations
• Violation Response Center: Real-time monitoring of today’s 15+ airstrikes
• Emergency Coordination: Professional response to yesterday’s two killed and ongoing casualties

During Lebanon’s diplomatic accountability (today’s UN complaint documenting 2,036 violations), economic development (depositor law, budget session), and ongoing security challenges (today’s 15+ airstrikes, 10,000+ total violations), CIS Security provides comprehensive protection enabling governmental functionality and civilian safety.

⚠️ COMPREHENSIVE OPERATIONAL NOTICE

TODAY’S DEVELOPMENTS: Lebanon files formal UN complaint documenting 2,036 Israeli violations (October-December 2025), passes depositor law providing up to $100,000 repayment, and schedules next week’s budget session while managing today’s 15+ fresh airstrikes including bunker-buster missiles and yesterday’s two killed.

Governmental Strategy: Comprehensive approach combining diplomatic accountability (UN complaint), economic relief (depositor law), institutional functionality (budget session), and security implementation (LAF operations with US $200M aid) while managing violation reality (10,000+ total, today’s 15+ strikes).

Professional Commitment: CIS Security supports Lebanon’s governmental strategy through comprehensive protection enabling diplomatic engagement, economic activities, and institutional operations while providing real-time security during ongoing violations and casualty events.

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• Diplomatic Security – Protection during UN complaint and international engagement
• Economic Protection – Security for depositor law implementation and budget process
• Violation Response – Real-time monitoring of today’s 15+ airstrikes and ongoing operations
• Casualty Coordination – Professional response to yesterday’s two killed and ongoing incidents
• Governmental Support – Enhanced security for institutional functionality amid violations
• International Coordination – Professional liaison with UNIFIL and ceasefire monitoring

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✓ Governmental Coordination – Professional support for UN complaint and accountability efforts
✓ Economic Security – Protection enabling depositor law and budget operations
✓ Violation Response – Real-time monitoring of today’s 15+ airstrikes and systematic patterns
✓ International Support – Professional coordination with UNIFIL and monitoring mechanisms
✓ Comprehensive Protection – Security enabling governmental strategy amid ongoing challenges

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💬 Diplomatic Security: Protection during UN complaint and international engagement
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📧 Violation Response: Real-time monitoring of today’s 15+ airstrikes and ongoing operations

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