A security official stated to "Al-Jumhuriya": "The situation in Lebanon is very critical," revealing the "monitoring of suspicious movements and attempts to disrupt and compromise security." He expressed "serious concern, as the situation requires the highest level of vigilance." He emphasized, "Security is a red line, and the security and military agencies are fulfilling their duties to protect it, being at the highest levels of alertness, readiness, and coordination among themselves to thwart any attempt to tamper with the country's security and stability, and they will not allow anyone to exploit the people's suffering to destabilize the country."