10
Sep 2026
7:34 UTC
Lebanon Alert: Hamas-linked group to hold sit-in at Beirut’s ICRC office at 11:30 on September 10; maintain heightened vigilance
Current Situation:
- Lebanese state media reported that Hamas’ “mass mobilization department” will hold a sit-in in support of Palestinian prisoners and detainees.
- The sit-in is scheduled for 11:30 (local time) in front of the International Red Cross headquarters on Jeanne d’Arc Street in Beirut’s Hamra district.
Source: NNA
Recommendations:
Those operating or residing in Beirut’s Hamra District during the morning hours of September 10 are advised to maintain heightened vigilance and allot for disruptions near the International Red Cross headquarters due to the slated protest and associated risk of unrest.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
High
AFFECTED AREA
ICRC Headquarters, Hamra, Beirut; Lebanon
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Medium
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
Current Situation:
- Lebanese state media reported that Hamas’ “mass mobilization department” will hold a sit-in in support of Palestinian prisoners and detainees.
- The sit-in is scheduled for 11:30 (local time) in front of the International Red Cross headquarters on Jeanne d’Arc Street in Beirut’s Hamra district.
Source: NNA
Recommendations:
Those operating or residing in Beirut’s Hamra District during the morning hours of September 10 are advised to maintain heightened vigilance and allot for disruptions near the International Red Cross headquarters due to the slated protest and associated risk of unrest.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
High
AFFECTED AREA
ICRC Headquarters, Hamra, Beirut; Lebanon
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Medium
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
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