Ghassan Ismail
Ghassan Jaoudat Ismail | |
|---|---|
غَسَّان جَوْدَت اِسْمَاعِيْل | |
| Director of Air Force Intelligence Directorate | |
| Assumed office 8 July 2019 - 5 January 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Jamil Hassan |
| Succeeded by | Qahtan Khalil |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1960 (age 63–64) Duraykish, Tartus Governorate, UAR |
| Political party | Ba'ath Party |
| Other political affiliations | National Progressive Front |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Ba'athist Syria |
| Branch/service |  Syrian Air Force |
| Rank |  Major General |
| Battles/wars | Syrian civil war |
Ghassan Jaoudat Ismail (Arabic: غَسَّان جَوْدَت اِسْمَاعِيْل, romanized: Ḡassān Jawdat Ismāʿīl) is the former head of the Syrian Air Force Intelligence Directorate.[1]
Ismail was in command of the missions branch of the air force intelligence service, which, in cooperation with the special operations branch commands the elite shock troops of the air force intelligence service.
The Air Force Intelligence played an important role in the operations conducted by the Syrian government during the Syrian Civil War. As such, Ismail was one of the military leaders directly implementing the order of battle against opponents of Bashar al-Assad.[2] On 8 July 2019, he was appointed head of the Air Force Intelligence unit.[1]
Ismail was replaced as head of SAFI on 5 January 2024 by his deputy director Qahtan Khalil as part of the major reshuffle in Syria's security services. According to the Syrian Observer, Khalil's appointment was controversial due to his alleged role in the Darayya massacre and human rights violations.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Assad replaces high-ranking Intel chief". Al-Masdar News. Archived from the original on 2021-01-26. Retrieved 2020-05-22.
- ^ "COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING REGULATION implementing Article 32(1) of Regulation (EU) No 36/12 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria". EU Monitor. 24 July 2012. Retrieved 26 July 2013.
- ^ "Who's Who -- Major General Qahtan Khalil Appointed as New Director of Syrian Air Force Intelligence Amidst Controversy". Syrian Observer. 2024-01-05. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
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