Group · Syria
Jund al-Aqsa
Jund al-Aqsa ("Soldiers of al-Aqsa") is a jihadi group comprising both foreign fighters and native Syrians, primarily operating in Idlib and Hama governorates.
- 8 MEF articles
- 1 MEF profile page
Profiled on MEF Sites
- Jihad Intel group profile Origins, leadership, ideology and attacks of the group.
OFAC Designation Status
| SDN Name | Entry | Program | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUND AL-AQSA | 20620 | SDGT | Exact name match: Jund al-Aqsa |
Source: OFAC SDN List. Check the entry number in OFAC Sanctions List Search.
Latest MEF Articles
| Date | Article |
|---|---|
| February 22, 2017 | The Formation of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham and Wider Tensions in Syria's Insurgency |
| September 3, 2016 | Quwat Dir' Al-Amn Al-Askari: A Latakia Military Intelligence Militia |
| August 22, 2016 | Al-Qa'ida Uncoupling: Jabhat al-Nusra's Rebranding as Jabhat Fateh al-Sham |
| March 28, 2016 | Defections from Harakat al-Muthanna in Deraa: Translation & Analysis |
| March 26, 2016 | The Fitna in Deraa and the Islamic State Angle |
| November 11, 2015 | Is Assad's Russian-Backed Offensive in Syria Paying Off? |
| October 31, 2015 | Research on the Islamic State, Syria, and Iraq |
| February 11, 2014 | The Assad Regime and Jihadis: Collaborators and Allies? |
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- Jund al-Aqsa
Cite: Middle East Forum, MEF Research by Name, “Jund al-Aqsa,” accessed October 13, 2026, https://entities.meforum.org/e/jund-al-aqsa/