| Jerusalem Army | |
|---|---|
| جيش القدس | |
| Active | 17 February 2001 – 23 May 2003 |
| Allegiance |  Iraq |
| Type | Paramilitary |
| Commanders | |
| Last commander | Iyad Futayyih |
Jerusalem Army, also known as Al Quds Army, (Arabic : جيش القدس), was a paramilitary volunteer force created on 17 February 2001 [1] by the Iraqi government to assist the Palestinians to liberate Palestine and Jerusalem from Israel. [2] [3] [4] The idea came following the eruption of the Palestinian uprising on 28 September 2000. Both men and women could join the Jerusalem Army. [5] Experts said it was intended to be a mass volunteer force, with female as well as male units. It was dissolved pursuant to CPA Order 2, amongst other paramilitary organizations.
