Jamaat Bayt al-Maqdis al-Islamiya
| Jamaat Bayt al-Maqdis al-Islamiya | |
|---|---|
| جامعات بيت المقدس الإسلامية | |
| Dates of operation | ~2015 – 2017 |
| Country | Syria |
| Allegiance | Islamic State |
| Active regions | Daraa Governorate[1] |
| Ideology | Jihadism |
| Part of | Al-Bunyan al-Marsous Operations Room[2] |
| Allies | |
| Battles and wars | |
Jamaat Bayt al-Maqdis al-Islamiya (Arabic: جامعات بيت المقدس الإسلامية, romanized: Jamaat Bayt al-Maqdis al-Islamiya, lit. 'Islamic universities of Jerusalem') was a jihadist organization in the Syrian Civil War.
History
It was believed by some to be linked to the Islamic State based on its flag and logo, but the organization claimed that it was an Islamic group...[working] to support the religion of God and make His word highest
.[4]
Many of its fighters joined the Islamic State in Daraa.[1] It was part of Al-Bunyan al-Marsous Operations Room.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Jamaat Bait al-Maqdis al-Islamiya". Jihad Intel. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
- ^ a b c "Al-Bonyan al-Mrsous illustrates the reason for the battle, "Death vs Humiliating"". El-Dorar. 17 February 2017. Archived from the original on 20 February 2017.
- ^ "Fragmentation of Fronts and Gradual Annexation in Syria and Iraq". Future UAE. 9 May 2017. Retrieved 23 April 2025.
- ^ Aymenn Jawad Al-Tamimi (6 February 2015). "ISIS and Syria's Southern Front". Middle East Institute. Retrieved 1 May 2025.