Akram al-Ajouri
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Akram al-Ajouri | |
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| Allegiance | Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine (PIJ) |
Akram al-Ajouri (Arabic: أكرم العجوري) is a leader of Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine (PIJ) . Al-Ajouri is based in Damascus[1] and was unsuccessfully targeted in an Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) airstrike on November 12, 2019, on the same day the IDF killed Baha Abu al-Ata. The IDF described al-Ajouri as a member of the PIJ's political bureau in Syria.[2] However, the airstrike on a building in Mezzeh area killed his son and daughter, and six were injured.[3] Clashes began between Gaza and Israel following his attempted killing and the killing of al-Ata.[4] As of 14 November 2023, al-Ajouri is designated as a terrorist by the United States State Department.[5]
On 24 February 2020 it was reported that he was targeted by an Israeli strike in Damascus, Syria.[6]
International Sanctions
[edit ]As of 14 November 2023, al-Ajouri is designated as a terrorist by the United States State Department.[5]
On 13 December 2023, he was added to UK's International Counter-Terrorism List, making subject to a travel ban and assets freeze. This action was taken by the UK Foreign Office in response to the October 7 attacks on Israel by Hamas.[7]
References
[edit ]- ^ "Akram al-Ajouri". Mapping Palestinian Politics. November 14, 2019. Retrieved May 24, 2020.
- ^ Kershner, Isabel; Abuheweila, Iyad; Halbfinger, David M. (November 12, 2019). "Israel Kills Senior Islamic Jihad Commander in Gaza". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331 . Retrieved November 12, 2019.
- ^ "Islamic Jihad says senior commander targeted in Damascus strike, son killed". The Times of Israel. November 12, 2019. Archived from the original on November 12, 2019. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
- ^ "Rocket sirens sound in Tel Aviv after Israel kills Islamic Jihad leader in Gaza" . The Independent. November 12, 2019. Archived from the original on November 12, 2019. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
- ^ a b "Executive Order 13224". United States Department of State. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ^ Julian, Hana Levi (February 24, 2020). "Report: Israel Strikes PIJ Targets in Syria and Gaza". The Jewish Press. Archived from the original on February 23, 2020. Retrieved February 23, 2020.
- ^ "UK and US target Hamas with new sanctions to isolate terror group". GOV.UK. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
