Biden’s Open Door to Hezbollah-Backed Refugees Threatens U.S. National Security
As thousands of Shiite Muslims displaced from Syria settle in Hezbollah-funded camps in Lebanon, the Biden administration’s failure to address this proxy influence threatens American interests and regional stability.
In the northeastern Lebanese town of Hermel, a new settlement—The Imam Ali Housing Compound—stands as a stark testament to the consequences of failed U.S. foreign policy and the unchecked expansion of Iranian-backed proxies in the Middle East. Thousands of Shiite Muslims displaced from Syria after the fall of Bashar Assad’s regime have found refuge here, but this haven is no ordinary refugee camp.
Funded by Hezbollah—a designated terrorist group—and religious institutions linked to Iran and Iraq, this camp entrenches hostile foreign influence right on America’s geopolitical doorstep. While Americans grapple with domestic challenges, our adversaries are consolidating power under the guise of humanitarian relief.
Why Is Washington Ignoring the Growing Hezbollah Footprint?
The Biden administration’s hands-off approach has allowed Hezbollah to boost its leverage not only in Lebanon but across Syria’s devastated border regions. The images emerging from Hermel—children playing beneath portraits of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and revered Hezbollah commanders—underscore a disturbing reality: what appears as innocent displacement is, in fact, strategic entrenchment.
This isn’t just about humanitarian aid; it’s about expanding Iran’s proxy war capabilities against U.S. allies and interests in the region. When displaced Syrians inhabit camps funded by groups openly hostile to America, how does that serve our national security? The permissiveness toward such centers fosters instability that inevitably ripples back toward America, intensifying threats at home and abroad.
A Call for Accountability and Sovereignty
The America First agenda demands robust measures to counter Iran’s malign influence through proxies like Hezbollah. This means rethinking refugee policies that inadvertently empower terrorist-linked entities under humanitarian pretexts. It means supporting genuine Lebanese sovereignty—not allowing militias disguised as social benefactors to expand their control.
If Washington continues to turn a blind eye, how long before these camps become launching pads for further aggression against American interests? For hardworking families nationwide facing economic uncertainty and security concerns, this negligence is unacceptable.
The current situation highlights a critical failure: while America focuses inward, enemies exploit turmoil abroad. We must insist on policies that defend our borders—not only physical but ideological—and confront hostile actors wherever they arise.