Abu Jandal al-Kuwaiti
Abu Jandal al-Kuwaiti (1970s/80s – 26 December 2016; born Abdul Mohsen al-Zaghilani al-Taresh or Abdul Mohsen Al-Dhufairi) was a leading official of the Islamic State, serving as important military commander, recruiter and propagandist. Known for his command capabilities and popular among his subordinates, Abu Jandal was called "The Lion" among IS fighters and fought in several battles in Syria and Iraq. By late 2016, Abu Jandal had become IS' second highest-ranking commander in Syria and led the defense of its de facto capital Raqqa against the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). He was killed by a US airstrike on 26 December 2016.
Abu Jandal al-Kuwaiti | |
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| Birth name | Abdul Mohsen al-Zaghilani al-Taresh or Abdul Mohsen Al-Dhufairi |
| Nickname(s) | "The Lion" |
| Born | 1970s or 1980s Al Jahra, Kuwait |
| Died | 26 December 2016 Near Jabar, Raqqa Governorate, Syria |
| Allegiance | Islamic State |
| Service/ | Military of ISIL ISIL Media Council |
| Years of service | ?–2016 |
| Rank | "Number two military commander" for ISIL operations in Syria |
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| Battles/wars | War on Terror: Military intervention against ISIL
Syrian Civil War
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| Spouse(s) | Rahaf Zina |
| Relations | Hussein Al-Dhufairi (possibly brother) |
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