Information Branch

Information Department
Agency overview
FormedAugust 6, 1993
HeadquartersBeirut, Lebanon
EmployeesClassified
Annual budgetClassified
Agency executives
Parent departmentInternal Security Forces Directorate
Websitehttps://isf.gov.lb/en/article/183/

The Information Department (Arabic: شعبة المعلومات), commonly known as the Information Branch (Arabic: فرع المعلومات) or the Information (Arabic: المعلومات), is the intelligence unit of the Internal Security Forces Directorate (Arabic: المديرية العامة لقوى الأمن الداخلي). It is mainly tasked with gathering, processing, and analyzing national and military intelligence, counterintelligence,[1] counterterrorism,[2][3][4][5] criminal investigation,[6][7][8][9][10][11] and espionage.

Acting as a counterweight to the Intelligence Directorate of the Lebanese Armed Forces (Arabic: مديرية المخابرات في الجيش اللبناني), it was extensively trained and supplied by the United States, France, and Germany. Having undergone training in the Alps, its Strike Force (Arabic: القوة الضاربة) is equipped with advanced firearms and devices.[12]

Recognized as one of the most powerful intelligence agencies in the Middle East,[13] its executives and officers have been subject to targeted assassinations and assassination attempts.[14]


TV Series

- Lebanese TV Series "2020" and it's sequel "2024" talk about the Information Branch's role and capabilities in counterterrorism.

- Lebanese TV Series "Al Ameel" showcase the Information Branch's role in stopping smuggling.

See also

References

  1. ^ Lebanese Man Arrested For Working With Israeli Intelligence, 2021, retrieved 28 October 2023
  2. ^ Information Branch arrests two Syrians for planning terrorist attacks, 2018, retrieved 28 October 2023
  3. ^ ISF Information Branch arrests IS network, 2016, retrieved 28 October 2023
  4. ^ Daher: By the Information Branch efforts the real terrorists were unveiled; they are Ali Mamlouk and Michel Samaha's gang, 2023, retrieved 29 October 2023
  5. ^ ISF Information branch foils ISIS plan to target Army checkpoint, church, 2023, retrieved 4 November 2023
  6. ^ NNA: ISF Information Branch arrested Lebanese national for being involved in a security incident in Sidon, 2014, retrieved 28 October 2023
  7. ^ Lebanon: TikTok Europe visa, migration scams target refugees, 2023, retrieved 28 October 2023
  8. ^ ISF busts international drug smuggling network: Lebanese sheikh arrested in Dahr al-Baidar, 2018, retrieved 28 October 2023
  9. ^ الوكالة الوطنية للإعلام - Makhzoumi salutes Information Branch, security forces after unveiling truth of Sheikh Al-Rifai's murder, 2023, retrieved 28 October 2023
  10. ^ Suspects Behind Qabr Shamoun Clash Handed Ove, 2019, retrieved 29 October 2023
  11. ^ Joint operations between Information Branch, GSF and Iraqi Intelligence result in the release of Kidnapped Lebanese, 2023, retrieved 4 November 2023
  12. ^ Clash in Ain el Helwe following Army, ISF Information Branch raid, 2014, retrieved 28 October 2023
  13. ^ Hbeish lauds ISF Information Branch endeavors, 2013, retrieved 28 October 2023
  14. ^ Al Jazeera Documentary الجزيرة الوثائقية, 2018, retrieved 29 November 2018
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