Shakir, Fadl

Fadel Abdul Rahman Shamander Chaker (Arabic: فضل عبد الرحمن شمندر شاكر Arabic pronunciation: [fadˤl ʕabdurraħmaːn ʃamandar ʃaːkɪr]; also transliterated as Fadl Shaker, born 1 April 1969) is a Palestinian-Lebanese singer. During his musical career he was signed to Al Khouyoul Records and from 2003 onwards with Rotana Records. In 2013 and after a career as a singer, Fadel Chaker joined the ranks of imam Ahmed al-Assir and participated in the attacks on the Lebanese Army which evolved into the 2013 Sidon clash. Since 2013, he is a wanted fugitive by the Lebanese government and has been hiding in Ain al-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp. He has been convicted in the involvement in the Sidon-Abra clash by the Lebanese authorities, in addition to multiple financial accusations for financing terrorist organizations. On 5 October 2025, the Lebanese Army Intelligence took custody of Fadel Shaker in Ain al-Hilweh camp after he agreed to surrender himself to the authorities.