The sentiment among the leaders of the military and security agencies is "there is no fear for security stability and public peace; the situation is under control, and we are vigilant with continuous and proactive work to prevent any hostile infiltration into the internal arena that could disturb the atmosphere linked to the ongoing political crisis."
A concerned source tells the "Akhbar Al-Yawm" agency that with every crisis Lebanon faces, the role of the military and security forces increases, as they are the regulators of the entire security situation. The burdens also intensify in light of a challenging economic, social, and financial situation. Among the institutions that are under focus is the military institution, as "the army is deployed throughout the nation's territory:
Firstly, it performs its defensive role whether in the south confronting the Israeli enemy, or on our northeastern borders in border control operations. Secondly, the army has a security role by being present across all sectors of the nation to combat any disturbances, incidents, or crimes taking place internally. Thirdly, the army undertakes social and developmental roles; whenever a need arises due to a fire, drowning, or natural factors, the military and the security forces are assigned to address these situations, making it the backbone of all security institutions that have important roles at the national level. However, with the army's capabilities, experiences, and commitment—based on its national military and security responsibilities—greater reliance falls on it. The call from institutions and citizens is always directed to the army, reflecting the trust it enjoys at the general national level as well as within internal and external institutions, and it operates in coordination with internal security forces, state security, and customs, as their roles stem from national interest and the same national fabric, with military and security leaderships originating from the military academy.
The source clarifies that "the state of readiness and alertness is constant in military and security institutions, and the hypotheses discussed between the political and military-security levels relate to what the nation faces and how to achieve the desired military and security objectives. Coordination exists between military and security agencies, and in most ministerial meetings presided over by the Prime Minister, the military and security forces are represented by senior officers, where directives concerning the security situation are provided to the agencies. This coordination among military and security agencies operates in a spirit of collaboration, smoothness, and cohesion, aiming to achieve the desired security outcomes through any joint efforts between these security forces and the army.
This work is necessitated by challenges, and according to the evolving situation, coordination is always present and increasing, as security forces strive to maintain the highest level of preparedness to carry out their assigned tasks." The source believes that "there is no need to form a crisis cell in light of the vacancy in the presidency, as this is essentially a prevailing political situation. However, the status of military and security institutions remains the primary concern, as those involved view the material situation of military personnel amidst the currency collapse as a pressing issue for military and security leaderships, who are acutely aware of the current exceptional circumstances impacting military personnel. The security concerns in the country are always at the forefront of political and military leaders’ minds, yet those concerned express great confidence in the army and the security institutions and their national roles. They are very confident in the officers and soldiers of all ranks, who work tirelessly, sacrificing their time, lives, and rest to monitor the security situation around the clock; military and security operations do not cease. Together, the army and other security forces continue to monitor the security situation in all its details without interruption, maintaining field military readiness, and military and security leaderships continuously work to close any gaps or deficiencies to prevent any security breaches. The army and security forces will spare no effort in preserving Lebanon's stability along its borders and in the interior."
The source emphasizes that "exceptional measures will be taken during the festive holidays, some visible and some hidden, to ensure public safety and to instill reassurance in the hearts of Lebanese citizens and residents, especially those choosing to come from the diaspora to spend the holidays at home with their families and friends."
