Lebanese security apparatuses plan to implement measures starting next week to prevent Israelis from entering Lebanon, including the deployment of advanced technology at Rafik Al Hariri International Airport, an official from the general security apparatus told Lebanese Al Jadid channel this morning, November 8th, 2025, between 10:15 AM and 11:15 AM UTC. These steps follow confirmed instances of two Israeli citizens entering Lebanon, exploring various areas, and departing via Beirut airport using foreign passports. Officials stated that these measures are intended to curb such entries. During the reporting window of the past hour, Lebanese security officials confirmed that two Israeli citizens recently entered the country and were able to leave through Beirut airport. The official statement to Al Jadid channel also referenced past reports, including an article from last month detailing ultra-Orthodox Jerusalem travel agent Benny Wexler's visit to Beirut in September, where he reportedly entered Hezbollah's stronghold in HaDahiya. More recently, Israeli traveler Avi Gold (Avi Goldstein) shared documents from Beirut after a visit to Damascus. The new security measures aim to prevent similar occurrences, such as the instances involving Wexler and Gold, who entered Lebanon using foreign passports. The deployment of advanced technologies at Rafik Al Hariri International Airport is a key component of the planned strategy to enhance border security and monitor entries.
