Ghassan Jaoudat Ismail
Ghassan Jaoudat Ismail | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1960 (age 63–64) Duraykish, Tartus Governorate |
| Allegiance |  Syrian Arab Republic |
| Service/ | Syrian Air Force |
| Rank |  General |
| Commands held | Air Force Intelligence |
| Battles/wars | Syrian Civil War |
General Ghassan Jaoudat Ismail (Arabic: غسان جودت اسماعيل) is a general of the Syrian Air Force Intelligence unit.[1]
Ismail is in command 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.
Air Force Intelligence plays an important role in the operations conducted by the Assad government during the Syrian Civil War. As such, Ismail is one of the military leaders directly implementing the order of battle against opponents of Bashar al-Assad.[2]
References
- ^ "Canada Targets Assad Supporters as Violence Continues". Government of Canada. 31 August 2012.
- ^ "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.