Al-Jabal Brigade

The Al-Jabal Brigade emerged amidst the fragmentation of the Syrian conflict. Its formation reflected localized efforts by Assad loyalists to assert control and protect communities in the predominantly Druze region of al-Suwayda and was aimed at community defense. == Activities ==

The group has conducted military operations against opposition forces, including rocket attacks on regime headquarters. The faction allied with Druze militia Men of Dignity and the armed wing of the Syrian Socialist Nationalist Party, Eagles of the Whirlwind, in July 2018 while fighting against the Islamic State. The office of Suwayda governor Mustafa al-Bakour was stormed on 21 May by armed criminals who successfully released Raghib Qarqout, a convicted car thief. The Men of Dignity provided cover for al-Bakour's exit, while the Al-Jabal Brigade engaged with the criminals. The faction aligned itself with other anti-government Druze groups during the Southern Syria clashes (July 2025–present). == Composition ==

The brigade is made up five groups as of January 2017, including "Katibat Jalamid Urman", "al-Zaghaba", "Ammar bin Yasir", "al-Suqur" and "al-Basha." == Leadership ==

Marhaj al-Jarmani, a prominent leader of the brigade, was assassinated on 19 July 2024 at his home in al-Suwayda. == Relations with other factions ==

While initially aligned with local defense militias, the group has also cooperated with pro-regime forces. == References ==