Lebanese army and ISF raise readiness to 100 percent for Hassan Nasrallah's funeral in Beirut

Report by Edmond Sassine, English adaptation by Karine Keuchkerian

This is one of the rare occasions when the Lebanese army and Internal Security Forces (ISF) raise their security and military readiness to 100 percent for the funeral of Hezbollah's former Secretary-General, Hassan Nasrallah. 

All military personnel in their units, brigades, and regiments are prepared to secure this event. A joint operations room at Henry Chehab barracks, led by the Lebanese army, will include participation from other security institutions, civil defense, and the Red Cross.

From the Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium to the tomb, the area will be a military-controlled and security-controlled zone. 

The Lebanese army will isolate the area along with the ISF and secure broader areas toward Beirut's southern suburbs, Hadath, the old Sidon road, and Tayouneh, extending to the heart of the capital by deploying security checkpoints and military barriers.

The deployment will be reinforced at all "sensitive points" on the roads from Bekaa or the south to the north to prevent any friction during outbound or return journeys. 

"Sensitive points" refer to any location that could lead to sudden friction for political or non-political reasons.

The military deployment will be accompanied by proactive intelligence work in specific sensitive areas to prevent any attempts at escalation. 

The Lebanese army has banned the use of drones over Beirut and its surroundings due to concerns about potential targeting.

Military and security sources warn participants of the need to act calmly and avoid tension in case of any violations, such as the Israeli army breaking the sound barrier. 

The Internal Security Forces will deploy their units on main roads and "sensitive points," establishing checkpoints as part of a coordinated plan with the Lebanese army and other agencies.

In addition to military and security operations, the security forces will also implement traffic measures and prevent vehicles from parking on roads according to clear schedules and an issued map. Internal Security Forces units will also close roads in the event area and guide citizens toward the correct routes.