Al-Abbas Force
Military unit
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The Al-Abbas Force is the elite military unit of the Shiite Amal Movement.[1][2] The Al-Abbas Force consists of about 220 fighters.[1] It is trained for infiltration and combat operations, including potential raids into Israeli territory. The Al-Abbas Force is equipped with light to medium weapons, including motorcycles, anti-tank missiles and rockets.[2]
| Al-Abbas Force | |
|---|---|
| Active | 2006-Present |
| Allegiance |  Amal Movement |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | 220 Fighters[1] |
| Engagements | 2024 Israeli invasion of Lebanon |
Engagements
2024 Israeli invasion of Lebanon
Since October 2023, the Al-Abbas Force has actively been engaged with border clashes with the IDF, especially during the 2024 Israeli invasion of Lebanon.[1] Al-Abbas was deployed along the border to defend the villages of southern Lebanon and to carry out attacks against Israel.[1] Two fighters from Al-Abbas were killed in battles against IDF soldiers in October 2024.