Lebanese Resistance Brigades
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. The Resistance Brigades are funded, trained, armed, and founded by Hezbollah. The group's manpower, composition, and strength are unclear.
| 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 |
| 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.
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