Hamas in Lebanon

Osama Hamdan, the top representative of Hamas in Lebanon

The Hamas organization has a permanent and established presence in Lebanon.[1][2] The presence gained prominence following the announcement of the formation of the Al-Aqsa Flood Vanguards unit by Hamas in Beirut in 2023.[3]

According to Free Patriotic Movement (FPM) Leader Gebran Bassil, Hamas's establishment in Lebanon raised concerns about Lebanon's sovereignty and stability.[4][5][6]

  1. ^ "With support of Iran and Hezbollah, experts believe Hamas well established in Lebanon". The Times of Israel.
  2. ^ "Christians oppose Hamas recruitment in Lebanese refugee camps". www.janglo.net. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  3. ^ "MERIA: Do Good Fences Make Good Neighbors?: Israel and Lebanon after the Withdrawal". ciaotest.cc.columbia.edu. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  4. ^ "Analyse. Le Liban va-t-il se transformer en "Hamasland" ?". Courrier international (in French). 7 December 2023. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  5. ^ "Al-Aqsa Flood Vanguards unit: 'Hamasland' in south Lebanon?". today.lorientlejour.com.
  6. ^ Salhani, Justin. "Hamas is now recruiting in Lebanon. What will that mean for Hezbollah?". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2 January 2024.