Syria Arrests ISIS Leader in Damascus – Coalition Cooperation
- On December 24, 2025, syrian authorities announced the arrest of a prominent leader of the Islamic State (ISIS) organization in the Damascus countryside.
- * Arrested individual: Identified as the "governor of Damascus" within ISIS, known by the alias "Abu Omar Tabiya." Several of his aides were also arrested.
- This arrest follows previous security operations against ISIS-affiliated cells in Syria.
Syria Arrests Alleged ISIS Leader in Damascus
On December 24, 2025, syrian authorities announced the arrest of a prominent leader of the Islamic State (ISIS) organization in the Damascus countryside. The operation was conducted in coordination with the international coalition and described as a “tight security” operation.
Key Details:
* Arrested individual: Identified as the “governor of Damascus” within ISIS, known by the alias “Abu Omar Tabiya.” Several of his aides were also arrested.
* location: The arrest took place in Moadamiya, a city near Damascus, following “careful follow-up operations and intensive intelligence monitoring.”
* Seized Items: Authorities recovered an explosive belt and a military weapon from the suspect.
* Cooperation: The operation involved Syrian Internal Security,the General Intelligence Service,and the International Coalition forces.
Recent Context:
This arrest follows previous security operations against ISIS-affiliated cells in Syria. Notably, on december 13th, a similar operation near Palmyra occurred in the wake of an attack that resulted in the deaths of three Americans (two soldiers and a translator). Both Damascus and Washington attributed that attack to ISIS.
Summary Table:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| date of Arrest | December 24, 2025 |
| Arrested Individual | Abu Omar Tabiya (ISIS Governor of Damascus) |
| Location of Arrest | Moadamiya, near Damascus |
| Cooperating Forces | Syrian Internal Security, General Intelligence Service, International Coalition |
| Items Seized | Explosive belt, military weapon |
| Previous Operation Date | December 13, 2025 (near Palmyra) |
Source: Alikhbariah (as indicated in the image caption).