Jerusalem Army

Jerusalem Army
جيش القدس
Active 17 February 2001 – April 2003
Country Iraq
Allegiance  Iraq
Type Paramilitary
Size 7 million
Commanders
Last commander Ayad Futayyih Al-Rawi

Jerusalem Army, also known as Al Quds Army, (Arabic: جيش القدس‎), was an volunteer force created in 17 February 2001[1] by the Iraqi government to assist the Palestinians to "liberate" Palestine and Jerusalem from Israel.[2][3][4] The idea came following the eruption of the Palestinian uprising in late September 2000. Both men and women could join the Jerusalem Army.[5] Experts said it was intended to be a mass volunteer force, with female as well as male units.

References

  1. ↑ "Iraq Report: March 16, 2001". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. 16 March 2001.
  2. ↑ "People's Army / Popular Army / People's Militia (Al Jaysh ash Shaabi)". GlobalSecurity.org. 7 September 2011. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
  3. ↑ Stahl, Julie (14 March 2001). "Saddam Hussein mobilizes special army to 'liberate' Jerusalem from Israel". www.bpnews.net.
  4. ↑ "Iraqi Leader Says He Is Not Threatened by Potential Attack". PBS NewsHour. 8 August 2002.
  5. ↑ "IRAQ: What is the Fedayeen Saddam?". 3 February 2005.
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