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'''Jnoud al-Rab''' ({{Lang-ar|جنود الرب}}; {{Literal translation|Soldiers of the Lord|Soldiers of God}}) is a [[Christianity in Lebanon|Lebanese Christian]] right-wing activist group that became known for its opposition to [[LGBT]] people and its actions against gay and lesbian associations and bars.
'''Jnoud el-Rab''' ({{Langx|ar|جنود الرب}}; {{Literal translation|Soldiers of the Lord|Soldiers of God}}) is a [[Christianity in Lebanon|Lebanese Christian]] right-wing activist group that became known for its opposition to [[LGBT]] people and its actions against gay and lesbian associations and bars, and its opposition to [[Hezbollah]].


The members of the group have been repeatedly compared to the Syrian [[Shabiha]], [[Hezbollah]] or the [[Wagner Group]] due to the representations of its members, who are often described as "muscular, tattooed, bearded, and often dressed in black", and are known for their religious fundamentalism.<ref name="JaR">{{Cite web |author=Samer Zureiq |date= |title=كلّ ما تريد معرفته عن "جنود الربّ" في لبنان |url=https://www.majalla.com/node/298496/%D8%AB%D9%82%D8%A7%D9%81%D8%A9-%D9%88%D9%85%D8%AC%D8%AA%D9%85%D8%B9/%D9%83%D9%84%D9%91-%D9%85%D8%A7-%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%AF-%D9%85%D8%B9%D8%B1%D9%81%D8%AA%D9%87-%D8%B9%D9%86-%D8%AC%D9%86%D9%88%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D8%A8%D9%91-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D9%84%D8%A8%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%86 |accessdate=January 7, 2023 |language=ar}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://today.lorientlejour.com/article/1304447/who-are-ashrafiehs-soldiers-of-god.html|title=Who are Ashrafieh’s 'Soldiers of God'? - L'Orient Today}}</ref>
The members of the group have been repeatedly compared to the Syrian [[Shabiha]], [[Hezbollah]] or the [[Wagner Group]] due to the representations of its members, who are often described as "muscular, tattooed, bearded, and often dressed in black", and are known for their religious fundamentalism.<ref name="JaR">{{Cite web |author=Samer Zureiq |date= |title=كلّ ما تريد معرفته عن "جنود الربّ" في لبنان |url=https://www.majalla.com/node/298496/%D8%AB%D9%82%D8%A7%D9%81%D8%A9-%D9%88%D9%85%D8%AC%D8%AA%D9%85%D8%B9/%D9%83%D9%84%D9%91-%D9%85%D8%A7-%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%AF-%D9%85%D8%B9%D8%B1%D9%81%D8%AA%D9%87-%D8%B9%D9%86-%D8%AC%D9%86%D9%88%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D8%A8%D9%91-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D9%84%D8%A8%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%86 |accessdate=January 7, 2023 |language=ar}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://today.lorientlejour.com/article/1304447/who-are-ashrafiehs-soldiers-of-god.html|title=Who are Ashrafieh’s 'Soldiers of God'? - L'Orient Today}}</ref>


== Ideology ==
== Ideology ==
The Jnoud al-Rab are a [[Christianity|Christian]] [[militant group]] who claim not to be affiliated with any political party in Lebanon. They are, however, strongly [[Violence against LGBT people|anti-LGBT]] and [[Anti-communism|anti-communist]] and are sometimes referred to as Christian extremists.<ref name=JaR/> The party follows what it considers to be Christian law. In an interview with Radio Liban Libre, group leader Joseph Mansour said, "We are the children of Jesus, and we only follow the word of the Gospel.” They also claim to protect Christian lands from Islamists.
The Jnoud el-Rab are a [[Christianity|Christian]] [[militant group]] who claim not to be affiliated with any political party in Lebanon. They are, however, strongly [[Violence against LGBT people|anti-LGBT]] and [[Anti-communism|anti-communist]] and are sometimes referred to as Christian extremists.<ref name=JaR/> The party follows what it considers to be Christian law. In an interview with Radio Liban Libre, group leader Joseph Mansour said, "We are the children of Jesus, and we only follow the word of the Gospel.” They also claim to protect Christian lands from Islamists.


The group's founder Joseph Mansur said: “We, as soldiers of the Lord, saw what happened to the West when it banned the authority of the priesthood. They started [[adultery]], civil marriage and abortion. [[Baptism]] was stopped and the connection between Church members and the priesthood was lost. This is our first spiritual war today, so they are persecuting us".<ref name="JaR" />
The group's founder Joseph Mansur said: “We, as soldiers of the Lord, saw what happened to the West when it banned the authority of the priesthood. They started [[adultery]], civil marriage and abortion. [[Baptism]] was stopped and the connection between Church members and the priesthood was lost. This is our first spiritual war today, so they are persecuting us".<ref name="JaR" />
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== History ==
== History ==
The origins of the party was in 2019 but was established in 2020 though only through social media presence. They first emerged publicly on June 24 2022, where group members went to [[Sassine Square|Sassine square]] in Achrafieh and destroyed a billboard of flowers with the LGBTQ+ rainbow flag, which was set up by [[Beirut Pride]]. The same afternoon the group published a video threatening the LGBTQ movement in Lebanon where one member stated that, "We do not accept the flag of homosexuals in our neighborhoods” and “families must be careful with their children, they kidnap them.”<ref name=":0" />
The origins of the party was in 2019 but was established in 2020 though only through social media presence. They first emerged publicly on June 24, 2022, where group members went to [[Sassine Square|Sassine square]] in Achrafieh and destroyed a billboard of flowers with the LGBTQ+ rainbow flag, which was set up by [[Beirut Pride]]. The same afternoon the group published a video threatening the LGBTQ movement in Lebanon where one member stated that, "We do not accept the flag of homosexuals in our neighborhoods” and “families must be careful with their children, they kidnap them.”<ref name=":0" />


On 23 August 2023, members of the group attacked a LGBT-friendly bar in [[Mar Mikhaël|Mar Mikhael]] at night during a drag show where the attendees were prevented from exiting the premise under threat of physical violence.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gharib |first=Taleen El |date=2023-08-24 |title="Jnoud El Rab" Target LGBTQ+ Community At Beirut Bar |url=https://www.beirut.com/en/680975/jnoud-el-rab-target-lgbtq-community-at-beirut-bar |access-date=2024-01-09 |website=Beirut.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
On 23 August 2023, members of the group attacked a LGBT-friendly bar in [[Mar Mikhaël|Mar Mikhael]] at night during a drag show where the attendees were prevented from exiting the premise under threat of physical violence.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gharib |first=Taleen El |date=2023-08-24 |title="Jnoud El Rab" Target LGBTQ+ Community At Beirut Bar |url=https://www.beirut.com/en/680975/jnoud-el-rab-target-lgbtq-community-at-beirut-bar |access-date=2024-01-09 |website=Beirut.com |language=en-US}}</ref>


In January 2024, when [[Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport|Rafic Hariri Airport]] saw its screens hacked in the name of two Christian groups and messages targeting [[Hezbollah]] and [[Hassan Nasrallah]]<ref>{{cite web|author=Saad Elias|url=https://www.alquds.co.uk/%D8%A7%D8%AE%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%82%D9%88%D8%A7-%D8%B4%D8%A7%D8%B4%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B7%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%AA-%D8%AC%D9%86%D9%88%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84/|title=اخترقوا شاشات المطار في بيروت.. "جنود الرب" لنصرالله: مطار رفيق الحريري مش مطار حزب الله وإيران- (فيديو)|date= January 7, 2024|accessdate=January 7, 2024}}</ref> one of the logos appearing was that of Jnud al-Rab,<ref>{{cite web|author=|url=https://icibeyrouth.com/liban/302653|title=Les écrans de l’AIB piratés: un message à l’adresse du Hezbollah|language=fr|trans-title=AIB screens hacked: a message to Hezbollah|website=Ici Beyrouth|date=January 7, 2024|accessdate=January 7, 2024}}</ref> the Jnud al-Rab denied their involvement in the hacking and called this “[[satan]]ic” act aimed at dividing the Lebanese in such a crisis.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dailynewslb.com/18573/|title=بالفيديو – بيان من مجموعة جنود الرب: هذا العمل شيطاني!|trans-title=Video - Statement from the Soldiers of God group: This act is satanic!|date=January 7, 2024|accessdate=January 7, 2024}}</ref>
In January 2024, when [[Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport|Rafic Hariri Airport]] saw its screens hacked in the name of two Christian groups and messages targeting [[Hezbollah]] and [[Hassan Nasrallah]]<ref>{{cite web|author=Saad Elias|url=https://www.alquds.co.uk/%D8%A7%D8%AE%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%82%D9%88%D8%A7-%D8%B4%D8%A7%D8%B4%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B7%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%AA-%D8%AC%D9%86%D9%88%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84/|title=اخترقوا شاشات المطار في بيروت.. "جنود الرب" لنصرالله: مطار رفيق الحريري مش مطار حزب الله وإيران- (فيديو)|date= January 7, 2024|accessdate=January 7, 2024}}</ref> one of the logos appearing was that of Jnoud el-Rab,<ref>{{cite web|author=|url=https://icibeyrouth.com/liban/302653|title=Les écrans de l’AIB piratés: un message à l’adresse du Hezbollah|language=fr|trans-title=AIB screens hacked: a message to Hezbollah|website=Ici Beyrouth|date=January 7, 2024|accessdate=January 7, 2024}}</ref> the Jnoud el-Rab denied their involvement in the hacking and called this “[[satan]]ic” act aimed at dividing the Lebanese in such a crisis.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dailynewslb.com/18573/|title=بالفيديو – بيان من مجموعة جنود الرب: هذا العمل شيطاني!|trans-title=Video - Statement from the Soldiers of God group: This act is satanic!|date=January 7, 2024|accessdate=January 7, 2024}}</ref>


Following the [[2024 Lebanon pager explosions]], Jnoud El Rab members donated blood to support the victims. A member told the Lebanon Mirror that despite political differences with [[Hezbollah]], "We are the children of one country and family, and blood will never turn into water." <ref> https://lbmirror.com/2024/09/19/96865868768/ </ref>
Following the [[2024 Lebanon pager explosions]], Jnoud el-Rab members donated blood to support the victims. A member told the Lebanon Mirror that despite political differences with [[Hezbollah]], "We are the children of one country and family, and blood will never turn into water."<ref>https://lbmirror.com/2024/09/19/96865868768/</ref>

On December 4, 2024, a clash broke out between young men affiliated with the [[Lebanese Forces]] and Jnoud el-Rab. The altercation resulted in the death of Roland Al-Murr, the Lebanese Forces official in the Karantina area. Al-Murr attempted to de-escalate the situation, but was shot by unidentified members of Jnoud el-Rab. <ref> https://beiruttime.com/Article/20671 </ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Christianity in Lebanon]]
[[Category:Christianity in Lebanon]]
[[Category:LGBTQ in Lebanon]]
[[Category:LGBTQ in Lebanon]]
[[Category:Organizations that oppose LGBT rights in Asia]]
[[Category:Organizations that oppose LGBTQ rights in Asia]]
[[Category:Organizations that oppose LGBT rights in Lebanon]]
[[Category:Organizations that oppose LGBTQ rights in Lebanon]]

Latest revision as of 08:55, 7 December 2024

Jnoud el-Rab
جنود الرب
LeaderJoseph Mansour
Founded2020
HeadquartersAchrafieh, Beirut
Membership100+
IdeologyLebanese nationalism
Christian nationalism
Anti-LGBT
Anti-Islamism
Social conservatism
Political positionFar-right
Website
https://www.jnoudelrab.com/

Jnoud el-Rab (Arabic: جنود الرب; lit. 'Soldiers of the Lord' or 'Soldiers of God') is a Lebanese Christian right-wing activist group that became known for its opposition to LGBT people and its actions against gay and lesbian associations and bars, and its opposition to Hezbollah.

The members of the group have been repeatedly compared to the Syrian Shabiha, Hezbollah or the Wagner Group due to the representations of its members, who are often described as "muscular, tattooed, bearded, and often dressed in black", and are known for their religious fundamentalism.[1][2]

Ideology

[edit]

The Jnoud el-Rab are a Christian militant group who claim not to be affiliated with any political party in Lebanon. They are, however, strongly anti-LGBT and anti-communist and are sometimes referred to as Christian extremists.[1] The party follows what it considers to be Christian law. In an interview with Radio Liban Libre, group leader Joseph Mansour said, "We are the children of Jesus, and we only follow the word of the Gospel.” They also claim to protect Christian lands from Islamists.

The group's founder Joseph Mansur said: “We, as soldiers of the Lord, saw what happened to the West when it banned the authority of the priesthood. They started adultery, civil marriage and abortion. Baptism was stopped and the connection between Church members and the priesthood was lost. This is our first spiritual war today, so they are persecuting us".[1]

The party opposes Hezbollah, the Free Patriotic Movement and their affiliates and most members are supporters of the Lebanese Forces party.[3]

History

[edit]

The origins of the party was in 2019 but was established in 2020 though only through social media presence. They first emerged publicly on June 24, 2022, where group members went to Sassine square in Achrafieh and destroyed a billboard of flowers with the LGBTQ+ rainbow flag, which was set up by Beirut Pride. The same afternoon the group published a video threatening the LGBTQ movement in Lebanon where one member stated that, "We do not accept the flag of homosexuals in our neighborhoods” and “families must be careful with their children, they kidnap them.”[2]

On 23 August 2023, members of the group attacked a LGBT-friendly bar in Mar Mikhael at night during a drag show where the attendees were prevented from exiting the premise under threat of physical violence.[4]

In January 2024, when Rafic Hariri Airport saw its screens hacked in the name of two Christian groups and messages targeting Hezbollah and Hassan Nasrallah[5] one of the logos appearing was that of Jnoud el-Rab,[6] the Jnoud el-Rab denied their involvement in the hacking and called this “satanic” act aimed at dividing the Lebanese in such a crisis.[7]

Following the 2024 Lebanon pager explosions, Jnoud el-Rab members donated blood to support the victims. A member told the Lebanon Mirror that despite political differences with Hezbollah, "We are the children of one country and family, and blood will never turn into water."[8]

On December 4, 2024, a clash broke out between young men affiliated with the Lebanese Forces and Jnoud el-Rab. The altercation resulted in the death of Roland Al-Murr, the Lebanese Forces official in the Karantina area. Al-Murr attempted to de-escalate the situation, but was shot by unidentified members of Jnoud el-Rab. [9]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Samer Zureiq. "كلّ ما تريد معرفته عن "جنود الربّ" في لبنان" (in Arabic). Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Who are Ashrafieh's 'Soldiers of God'? - L'Orient Today".
  3. ^ "Lebanon's 'Soldiers Of The Lord' – A Triumph Of Image Over Reality". MEMRI. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
  4. ^ Gharib, Taleen El (2023-08-24). ""Jnoud El Rab" Target LGBTQ+ Community At Beirut Bar". Beirut.com. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
  5. ^ Saad Elias (January 7, 2024). "اخترقوا شاشات المطار في بيروت.. "جنود الرب" لنصرالله: مطار رفيق الحريري مش مطار حزب الله وإيران- (فيديو)". Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  6. ^ "Les écrans de l'AIB piratés: un message à l'adresse du Hezbollah" [AIB screens hacked: a message to Hezbollah]. Ici Beyrouth (in French). January 7, 2024. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  7. ^ "بالفيديو – بيان من مجموعة جنود الرب: هذا العمل شيطاني!" [Video - Statement from the Soldiers of God group: This act is satanic!]. January 7, 2024. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  8. ^ https://lbmirror.com/2024/09/19/96865868768/
  9. ^ https://beiruttime.com/Article/20671
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