Draft:Ahmed Al-Assir Brigade
| Ahmed Al-Assir Brigade | |
|---|---|
 Logo of the Group. | |
| Dates of operation | 2025 – Present |
| Country |  Lebanon |
| Allegiance |  Islamic State (Alleged)[1] |
| Ideology | Jihadism |
| Opponents |  Hezbollah Israel |
The Ahmed Al-Assir Brigade is a Sunni Jihadist group loyal to Ahmed al-Assir.[2] The organization calls for the release of Al-Assir, the overthrow of "the despicable sectarian regime" in Lebanon, and the establishment of an Islamic State in Lebanon.[3]
History
[edit]On May 24 2025, The group released a 3-minute video announcing its formation, vowing to confront what it described as "enemies" of Sunnis in Lebanon, specifically naming Hezbollah and Israel. It declared plans to expand operations across the Levant and claims to have active cells in Ain al-Hilweh, Sidon, Arsal, Baalbek, and Beirut.[4]
References
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- ^ Pro-Islamic State (ISIS) Outlet Publishes Poster Accusing Modern-Day Jews Of Following In The Footsteps Of Their Ancestors, Calls For Attacks Against Them, Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI), May 2025. [1]
- ^ "(Video) (New) Group 'Ahmed Al Assir Brigade' Announced Itself in Lebanon - 24 May 2025". TRAC. Retrieved 2025-06-09.
- ^ "New Sunni Jihadi Organization In Lebanon, The Ahmad Al-Assir Brigade, Calls To Overthrow Lebanon's 'Sectarian Regime' And Establish Muslim Government Under Its Auspices; Says U.S. Embassy Is 'Base Of Collaborators, Agents, And Spies'". MEMRI. Retrieved 2025-06-09.
- ^ Garofalo, Daniele. "New Jihadist Group emerges in Lebanon: Ahmed al-Assir Brigade". www.danielegarofalomonitoring.com. Retrieved 2025-06-09.