Jameh Jameh (Arabic: جامع جامع; 1954 – 17 October 2013) was a Syrian Armed Forces major general who served as the head of Military Intelligence in Deir ez‑Zor Governorate during the Syrian Civil War.
Early life and career
- Born in Jableh, Syria, in 1954.
- Joined the Syrian Armed Forces, rising to the rank of major general.
Military intelligence role
- Appointed head of the Military Intelligence Directorate’s operations in Deir ez‑Zor Governorate, a strategically important region in eastern Syria.
Involvement in regional conflicts
- Served as one of Syria’s senior security officers stationed in Lebanon from 1976 to 2005, participating in activities linked to the Lebanese Civil War.
- Accused of involvement in the 2005 assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafic Hariri.
International sanctions
- In 2006, the United States Treasury Department added Jameh Jameh to its Specially Designated Nationals list for alleged support of terrorist groups and activities in Lebanon.
Death
- Killed on 17 October 2013 during combat operations against rebel forces in Deir ez‑Zor. Reports indicate he was shot by a sniper in the Reshdiya neighbourhood of the city.
Legacy
Jameh Jameh is remembered as a senior figure within Syria’s military intelligence apparatus, notable for his role in both domestic security and regional conflicts, as well as for the controversies surrounding alleged involvement in extrajudicial actions abroad.
