In today's world, Internal Security Forces has become a topic of great relevance and interest to a wide spectrum of the public. Since its emergence, Internal Security Forces has impacted people's lives in various ways, as well as the development of society as a whole. In this article, we will explore the different facets of Internal Security Forces and its influence on the world today. From its origin to its evolution, through its implications in different areas, Internal Security Forces has managed to capture the attention of millions of people around the world. Additionally, we will examine the future prospects of Internal Security Forces and how these could shape the reality we face in the years to come.
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Internal Security Forces Forces de sécurité intérieure قوى الأمن الداخلي al-Mudiriyya al-'aamma li-Qiwa al-Amn al-Dakhili | |
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Abbreviation | ISF |
Motto | Security for the Nation and Civilians |
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Formed | 1860 |
Employees | 40,000+ |
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Specialist jurisdiction |
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Headquarters | Beirut |
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Website | |
isf.gov.lb |
The Internal Security Forces Directorate (Arabic: المديرية العامة لقوى الأمن الداخلي, romanized: al-Mudiriyya al-'aamma li-Qiwa al-Amn al-Dakhili; French: Forces de Sécurité Intérieure; abbreviated ISF) is the national police and security force of Lebanon.
Modern police were established in Lebanon in 1861, with creation of the Gendarmerie. In April 2005, Ashraf Rifi became head of the ISF, replacing Ali Hajj. Rifi then started to recruit younger members to become part of Lebanese Intelligence. His term ended in April 2013, and he was replaced by Roger Salem, and Ibrahim Basbouss subsequently. On March 8, 2017, the Lebanese Cabinet appointed Imad Othman director-general of the ISF. He took command the following day.
The number of personnel reached 30,000 people by 2000 and has grown to over 40,000 by 2013. The ISF National Day in Lebanon is on the 9th of June.
Their missions include :
The ISF organization includes:
Three Special Forces Teams operate in the ISF.
List of General Directors of ISF:
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