Lebanese Army Raids Syrian Refugee Camp in Bekaa

Lebanese Army Raids Syrian Refugee Camp in Bekaa
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The Lebanese Armed Forces carried out a security operation on a Syrian refugee settlement known as the Imam Ali camp in the Hermel area of the Bekaa Valley, according to local reports seen by Shia Waves News Agency.

The camp, which reportedly houses Syrian refugees in one of Lebanon’s northeastern border regions, was the focus of raids by army units and national intelligence forces in a bid to strengthen security and maintain control near the border. Authorities said the operation was part of broader efforts to address security concerns in the Bekaa, particularly in Hermel and surrounding areas.

Local sources described heightened anxiety among residents following the intervention, though official Lebanese military statements detailing arrests, injuries, or other outcomes have not yet been provided.

The Bekaa Valley long hosts large populations of Syrian refugees, with tens of thousands displaced by the Syrian conflict residing in informal settlements and towns along the border. The region’s security dynamics are closely monitored by Lebanese authorities, who have at times conducted operations in camps amid concerns over cross-border activity and criminal elements.