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Lebanon marks the 14th anniversary of the assassination of Major General Wissam al-Hassan

Lebanon's Ministry of Interior and the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces marked the 14th anniversary of the assassination of Major General Wissam al-Hassan and his companion First Warrant Officer Ahmad Sahyouni on 19 October, following the bombing that targeted the Achrafieh area of Beirut in 2012. Wreaths were laid on the grave in a commemorative ceremony, with officials stressing continued work to protect citizens and state sovereignty.

📍 Where things stand: The commemorative ceremony was held and wreaths were laid on the grave, with statements continuing to stress preserving the martyrs' legacy and carrying on the security mission.

⏱️ Timeline

  1. 19 Oct 2026, 12:49 As part of marking the anniversary of the late Wissam al-Hassan, reports covered the placing of a wreath on his grave, along with a message from al-Hajjar.
  2. 19 Oct 2026, 13:09 The Ministry of Interior and Municipalities announced that Interior Minister Ahmad al-Hajjar, represented by the secretary of the Central Internal Security Council, Brigadier General Sami Naseef, laid a wreath of flowers on the grave of Major General Wissam al-Hassan and his companion First Warrant Officer Ahmad Sahyouni, affirming continued work to protect citizens and strengthen the authority of institutions and state sovereignty, at a time when the security file tops the ministry's priorities.
  3. 19 Oct 2026, 14:33 The Internal Security Forces published on its platforms a piece titled "A name absence does not erase," recalling the former officer in Lebanon's General Security apparatus Wissam al-Hassan, marking his memory and honoring his security career.
  4. 19 Oct 2026, 14:53 The General Directorate of Internal Security Forces marked the 14th anniversary of the martyrdom of Major General Wissam al-Hassan and his companion First Warrant Officer Ahmad Sahyouni on 19 October, after the bombing that targeted the Achrafieh area of Beirut in 2012, affirming in its post that al-Hassan remains a badge of honor in the nation's memory and a name absence does not erase, and recalling his role in the security institution.
  5. 19 Oct 2026, 18:32 The Internal Security Forces marked the 14th anniversary of the martyrdom of Wissam al-Hassan, Ahmad Sahyouni and Raed Abdullah, affirming that their path will continue whatever the sacrifices.
  6. 19 Oct 2026, 18:35 The Internal Security Forces marked Wissam al-Hassan's anniversary by organizing an honorary salute at his grave, during which wreaths of flowers were placed on the graves of al-Hassan and Sahyouni, in fidelity to their sacrifices and appreciation of their role in serving the security institution and the homeland, with emphasis on preserving the martyrs' legacy and continuing loyalty to them.
Timeline written by AI from the sources below; updated as new reports arrive.

⚠️ Sources disagree

Martyrs commemorated
  • Major General Wissam al-Hassan and his companion First Warrant Officer Ahmad Sahyouni according to Lebanon Debate
  • Wissam al-Hassan, Ahmad Sahyouni and Raed Abdullah according to lebanon debate
Figures as each outlet reported them at the time. We do not judge which is correct; numbers often change as events develop.
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Lebanon Debate 19:01
Internal Security Forces Commemorate the Martyrdom of Major General Wissam al-Hassan and His Comrade Ahmed Sahyouni
The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces announced that the institution commemorated the martyrdom of Major General Wissam al-Hassan and his comrade First Warrant Of…
lebanon debate 18:35
Internal Security Forces commemorate Wissam al-Hassan... tribute at his grave
Lebanon's Internal Security Forces commemorated the anniversary of Wissam al-Hassan by holding a tribute at his grave, according to Lebanon Debate.
lebanon debate 18:32
Security Forces: Commemorating the 14th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Wissam al-Hassan, Ahmed Sahyouni and Raed Abdullah
The Lebanese Internal Security Forces commemorated the fourteenth anniversary of the martyrdom of Wissam al-Hassan, Ahmed Sahyouni and Raed Abdullah, affirming that they will conti…
Lebanon Debate 14:53
Security Forces Commemorate Wissam al-Hassan on 14th Anniversary: A Name Absence Cannot Erase
Lebanon's General Directorate of Internal Security Forces commemorated the fourteenth anniversary of the martyrdom of Major General Wissam al-Hassan and his companion, First Warran…
lebanon debate 14:33
"A Name Absence Cannot Erase"... Security Forces Commemorate Wissam al-Hassan
Lebanon's Internal Security Forces published a post titled "A Name Absence Cannot Erase", commemorating former Lebanese General Security officer Wissam al-Hassan, honoring his memo…
Lebanon Debate 13:09
Interior Ministry lays wreath on Wissam al-Hassan's grave as Hajjar vows to continue protecting the state
On the anniversary of the assassination of Brigadier General Wissam al-Hassan, Interior and Municipalities Minister Ahmad al-Hajjar, represented by the secretary of the Central Int…
lebanon debate 12:49
A Wreath on the Tomb of Wissam al-Hassan... and a Message from al-Hajjar
The report covers the placing of a wreath on the tomb of Wissam al-Hassan, alongside a message from al-Hajjar, as part of commemorating the late figure.