Jabhat Ansar al-Islam (Arabic: جبهة أنصار الإسلام; Supporters of Islam Front), originally formed as Tajamu' Ansar al-Islam (Arabic: تجمع أنصار الإسلام; Assembly of the Supporters of Islam) in August 2012, is an independent SunniIslamistSyrian rebel group active in the Quneitra and Daraa Governorates.
In late 2013, Tajamu Ansar al-Islam fell apart due to differences and disputes between its component groups.[5]
On 31 March 2014, Jabhat Ansar al-Islam was formed in the Damascus and Quneitra countryside by the Usama ibn Zayd Brigade, Izz ibn 'Abd al-Salam Brigade, and the Battalion of the Chargers. Some time after its formation, the group established a branch in southern Damascus.[5]
On 21 February 2015, the group announced the creation of a branch in the Idlib Governorate in northwestern Syria.[5]
On 6 April 2017, clashes erupted between Jabhat Ansar al-Islam and the Syrian Revolutionaries Front in the northern Quneitra countryside, which resulted in 7 rebels being killed. Government forces shelled the area on the same day, which resulted in a ceasefire between the two rebel groups.[9]
On 30 May 2018, two commanders of Jabhat Ansar al-Islam, Abu al-Majd al-Jolani and Bashar Abu Shihab, were captured by groups affiliated with the Free Syrian Army in the Quneitra countryside while attempting to surrender to the Syrian Army carrying around $300,000.[3]
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Not to be confused with Ansaru For other uses see Ansar ul Islam disambiguation Jabhat Ansar al Islam Arabic جبهة أنصار الإسلام Supporters of Islam Front originally formed as Tajamu Ansar al Islam Arabic تجمع أنصار الإسلام Assembly of the Supporters of Islam in August 2012 is an independent Sunni Islamist Syrian rebel group active in the Quneitra and Daraa Governorates Jabhat Ansar al IslamSupporters of Islam Frontجبهة أنصار الإسلامLogo of Jabhat Ansar al IslamLeadersAbu Muhammad al Jolani 1 Abu al Majd al Jolani POW 2 Bashar Abu Shihab POW 3 Abu Mu adh al Agha spokesman of Tajamu Ansar al Islam 2012 13 4 Dates of operation8 August 2012 late 2013 Tajamu Ansar al Islam 31 March 2014 present Jabhat Ansar al Islam Group s Jabhat Ansar al Islam 5 Usama ibn Zayd Brigade Izz ibn Abd al Salam Brigade Battalion of the ChargersFormer Tajamu Ansar al Islam Habib al Mustafa Brigade Companions Battalions Brigade of Islam Criterion Brigade Hamza ibn Abdul Muttalib Battalion Shield of al Sham Battalions Descendants of the Prophet Brigade Damascus branch Active regionsQuneitra Governorate Daraa Governorate 6 Rif Dimashq Governorate until 2017 Idlib Governorate 2015 5 IdeologySunni Islamism 2 6 Part ofSyrian Revolutionary Command Council 2014 2015 1 National Front for the Liberation of Syria since 2017 7 AlliesFree Syrian Army Southern Front sometimes Army of Free Tribes Criterion BrigadesOpponentsSyrian Armed Forces National Defense ForceIslamic State of Iraq and the LevantBattles and warsSyrian Civil War Rif Dimashq offensive November 2012 February 2013 4 Battle of Darayya November 2012 February 2013 2014 Quneitra offensive 6 Daraa offensive February June 2017 Inter rebel conflict during the Syrian Civil War Daraa offensive June July 2018 Preceded byTajamu Ansar al Islam Gathering of Supporters of Islam 2012 13 5 Jabhat Ansar al Islam is among dozens of Syrian rebel groups that have in the past been supplied with US made BGM 71 TOW anti tank missiles and Soviet made 9K32 Strela 2 MANPADS with US approval 8 Contents 1 Ideology 2 History 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksIdeology editAbu al Majd al Jolani commander of Jabhat Ansar al Islam stated during an interview on 14 July 2014 that he wanted to establish an Islamic state based on Sharia and opposed both democracy and a caliphate similar to one proclaimed by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant 2 History editThe group was originally formed as Tajamu Ansar al Islam or the Gathering of Supporters of Islam a coalition of several Sunni Islamist groups in Damascus and the Rif Dimashq Governorate announced on 8 August 2012 The coalition initially consisted of the Habib al Mustafa Brigade the Companions Battalions Brigade of Islam Criterion Brigade Hamza ibn Abdul Muttalib Battalion Shield of al Sham Battalions and the Damascus branch of the Descendants of the Prophet Brigade The group took part in the rebel capture of the Marj al Sultan heliport on 25 November 2012 and the Battle of Daraya part of the Rif Dimashq offensive November 2012 February 2013 4 In late 2013 Tajamu Ansar al Islam fell apart due to differences and disputes between its component groups 5 On 31 March 2014 Jabhat Ansar al Islam was formed in the Damascus and Quneitra countryside by the Usama ibn Zayd Brigade Izz ibn Abd al Salam Brigade and the Battalion of the Chargers Some time after its formation the group established a branch in southern Damascus 5 On 21 February 2015 the group announced the creation of a branch in the Idlib Governorate in northwestern Syria 5 On 6 April 2017 clashes erupted between Jabhat Ansar al Islam and the Syrian Revolutionaries Front in the northern Quneitra countryside which resulted in 7 rebels being killed Government forces shelled the area on the same day which resulted in a ceasefire between the two rebel groups 9 On 30 May 2018 two commanders of Jabhat Ansar al Islam Abu al Majd al Jolani and Bashar Abu Shihab were captured by groups affiliated with the Free Syrian Army in the Quneitra countryside while attempting to surrender to the Syrian Army carrying around 300 000 3 See also editList of armed groups in the Syrian Civil WarReferences edit a b Syria s New Super Opposition Coalition Unites Moderates Islamists And Leaves US With Limited Allies International Business Times 5 December 2014 Retrieved 17 April 2015 a b c Aymenn Jawad Al Tamimi 6 February 2015 ISIS and Syria s Southern Front Middle East Institute a b Josko Baric Syrian War Daily 30th of May 2018 Archived from the original on 17 May 2019 Retrieved 31 May 2018 a b c A spokesman for the Gathering of Supporters of Islam to Orient Daraya became the regime s node Orient News 1 February 2013 a b c d e f Jabhat Ansar al Islam announces establishment of a sector in Idlib Al Souria 21 February 2015 Archived from the original on 16 December 2019 Retrieved 31 May 2018 a b c The Moderate Rebels A Complete and Growing List of Vetted Groups Democratic Revolution Syrian Style 21 October 2014 Retrieved 30 November 2014 Free army factions in the south announce the formation of the National Front for the Liberation of Syria El Dorar al Shamia 22 July 2017 Syria war Rebel group supplied with anti air missiles Middle East Eye 23 November 2016 Retrieved 19 July 2022 Dead and wounded in clashes between two factions revolutionists north of Quneitra All4Syria 7 April 2017 External links editthe Syrian Civil War at Wikipedia s sister projects nbsp Media from Commons nbsp News from Wikinews Jabhat Ansar al Islam YouTube Channel terminated Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Jabhat Ansar al Islam amp oldid 1182868312, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
