Lebanese Interior Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Al-Hajjar convened an emergency meeting of the Central Internal Security Council to assess the security situation following recent incidents, including an attack on UNIFIL peacekeepers on Friday night. 

Speaking after the meeting, Al-Hajjar condemned the assault on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), calling it a criminal act punishable by law.

"The attack on UNIFIL is a crime that is completely unacceptable and will not go unpunished," he said.

The minister said he had been briefed on security measures taken in response to recent unrest and on efforts to track down those responsible for acts of vandalism and the assault on UNIFIL.

"There are clear directives from the President and the Prime Minister to take a firm stance on this matter. Authorities are pursuing the perpetrators with the utmost seriousness," he said.

Al-Hajjar revealed that 25 individuals had been detained by the Lebanese Army, while another suspect was in the custody of the Internal Security Forces' Information Branch.

"Investigations are ongoing to determine responsibility. This does not necessarily mean that all detainees were involved in the attack on UNIFIL—the inquiry will establish the facts, and we will follow through rigorously," he said.

The minister warned that while freedom of expression is a sacred right, blocking roads and acts of vandalism would not be tolerated.

"Protests must remain orderly within legal boundaries. Road closures and violations will not be allowed, and serious measures will be taken to enforce order," he stated.

Al-Hajjar also instructed the army and security forces to intensify their presence to maintain stability and ensure the safety of citizens.

Earlier in the day, the minister met with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam to discuss the latest security developments and the necessary steps to address them.