The Syrian Future Movement affirms its comprehensive national vision, built on the principles of national sovereignty, social justice, and regional partnership based on mutual respect and equality. It views the current transitional phase as a historic opportunity to rebuild a free, civil, and unified Syria, and to forge strong regional relations, free from the legacy of tyranny and subservience.
The Syrian Future Movement is following with great interest the security developments in brotherly Lebanon, particularly the operation carried out by the Lebanese Army on January 6, 2026, raiding the Imam Ali camp in the Hermel region near the government hospital.
This camp, established by Hezbollah and officially opened on December 14th, comprises 228 housing units and shelters over 200 Syrian families, the majority of whom are Alawites displaced from Homs and the Syrian coast. These include families affected by the events in the coastal region in March 2015. The camp is being exploited for political and security purposes and houses a number of former officers and officials of the ousted Bashar al-Assad regime, including figures such as Jamil Hassan, Khaled Ayoub, Moadad Hosseini, Assef Anis, and Mudar Shawkat (son of Bushra al-Assad), as well as members of Ali Mamlouk’s family.
The Syrian Future Movement welcomes this official Lebanese step, which comes within the framework of efforts to combat activities hostile to regional stability and Syrian security. It emphasizes the necessity of holding all those responsible for crimes against the Syrian people accountable and returning them to Syria for fair trials before an independent national judiciary.
We also call on the Lebanese authorities to complete the procedures firmly and transparently, in accordance with international and bilateral laws, and we commend the role of Dar al-Fatwa in Lebanon for its early warning.
The Syrian Future Movement highly values Lebanon’s noble history of hosting Syrian refugees since the start of the revolution in 2011. Lebanon opened its doors to millions fleeing oppression and war, despite immense challenges, with the number of displaced persons peaking at approximately 1.5 million.
With the commencement of the large-scale voluntary return process following liberation, UNHCR reports recorded the return of more than one million Syrians from neighboring countries by the end of 2025, including approximately 379,000 from Lebanon. This reflects the sacrifices of the brotherly Lebanese people and their profound solidarity.
Despite the negative consequences arising from the interference of remnants of the former regime in sowing discord, the Syrian Future Movement believes that these challenges can be an opportunity to transform the refugee issue into a bridge for strategic cooperation. This cooperation would strengthen joint security efforts to protect borders from cross-border threats and build trust, paving the way for economic and social prosperity.
The Syrian Future Movement calls for facilitating the gradual return of refugees through organized programs that guarantee their safety and rights. This should be accompanied by a deeper partnership in energy, trade, sustainable development, and cultural exchange, recognizing this as a geopolitical imperative for regional stability.
The Syrian Future Movement extends a hand of partnership and friendship to the Lebanese people and government, affirming its commitment to the principles of Arab unity, mutual respect, and strategic cooperation, towards a future of peace and prosperity for both Syria and Lebanon.
