Free Homeland Forces

Free Homeland Forces
LeaderShawqi Abu Nasira
Dates of operation2025–present
Country Palestine
Allegiance Popular Forces administration
HeadquartersEastern Khan Yunis
Active regionsRafah and Khan Yunis
IdeologyAnti-Hamas
StatusActive
Size~30
Part of Popular Forces
Allies Israel
Opponents
Wars

The Free Homeland Forces (Arabic: قوات الوطن الحر, romanizedal-Quwwat al-Watan al-Hu'r), also known as the Popular Army in Rafah (Arabic: الجيش الشعبي في رفح, romanizedAl-Jaysh al-Shaabi fi Rafah) is an anti-Hamas Palestinian militant group led by Shawqi Abu Nasira, a former Palestinian Authority officer. His group reportedly operates as part of the Popular Forces and is composed of around 30 fighters. His group is headquartered in Eastern Khan Yunis, though it operates in both Rafah and Khan Yunis. The existence of the group was only revealed in late November 2025, however it has been active since several months prior.