US Officially Brands Lebanese Muslim Brotherhood a Terror Group Overnight
Published Date: 1/14/2026
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The U.S. government has officially labeled the Lebanese Muslim Brotherhood as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. This means the group and its many nicknames are now banned, making it illegal to support or do business with them. The new rules take effect immediately, aiming to cut off their funding and activities.
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Lebanese Muslim Brotherhood Listed as FTO
The State Department designated the Lebanese Muslim Brotherhood and its many aliases (for example: al-Jamaa al-Islamiyah, The Fajr Forces, Quwat al-Fajr) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. The designation goes into effect upon publication in the Federal Register on January 14, 2026. Under this designation, supporting or doing business with the group or its listed aliases is banned.
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