Lebanese Resistance Brigades
Lebanese paramilitary group affiliated with Hezbollah / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Lebanese Resistance Regiments.
The Lebanese Resistance Brigades (known in Arabic as Saraya al-Muqawama al-Lubnaniya, also known as the Saraya) is a non-denominational Lebanese paramilitary group affiliated with Hezbollah. The irregular militia is composed of Shia and Sunni Muslims, Christians, and Druze who subscribe to Lebanese nationalism and strong anti-Zionist beliefs.[2] The Resistance Brigades are funded, trained, armed, and founded by Hezbollah. The group's manpower, composition, and strength are unclear.
Quick Facts Lebanese Resistance Brigades Saraya al-Moukawama al-Lubnaniyya, Leaders ...
Lebanese Resistance Brigades Saraya al-Moukawama al-Lubnaniyya | |
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سرايا المقاومة اللبنانية | |
Leaders | Mohammed Aknan (Beirut) Mohammad Saleh (Sidon) † |
Dates of operation | 1998–2000 2009–present |
Active regions | Southern Lebanon, particularly Sidon |
Ideology | Lebanese nationalism Multiconfessionalism Anti-Zionism |
Allies | March 8 Alliance[1] |
Opponents | Israel Fatah al-Islam Tahrir al-Sham Islamic State |
Battles and wars | Battle of Sidon (2013) Syrian civil war 2023 Israel–Hamas war 2023 Israel–Lebanon border clashes |
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The group was founded in 1997 to counter Israel, but its focus has since expanded to countering Sunni extremists like ISIL as well.[2][3]