Director of the General Intelligence Department
Head of the General Intelligence Department in Jordan
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The Director of the Jordanian General Intelligence Department (GID) holds a pivotal position within Jordan's national security apparatus. Obtaining specific details about the role's responsibilities and powers may be challenging due to the secretive nature of intelligence agencies and limited public disclosure. However, information about the GID and its operations can sometimes be found in analyses and reports from organizations specializing in security and intelligence matters. These sources often provide insights into the role and significance of intelligence agency in Jordan.[1]
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| Director of General Intelligence Department | |
|---|---|
| مدير دائرة المخابرات العامة | |
| Style | His Excellency |
| Reports to | King of Jordan |
| Residence | Amman, Jordan |
| Appointer | The King of Jordan |
| Inaugural holder | Mohammad Rasoul Al–Kilani |
| Formation | 1964 |
| First holder | Mohammad Rasoul Al–Kilani |
| Salary | Classified |
| Website | GID website |
The Director of the GID is typically responsible for overseeing the intelligence activities of Jordan, both domestically and internationally.[2] The director is also tasked with counterintelligence efforts to protect Jordan's interests from external and internal threats. The director is appointed by the King of Jordan, and the position reports directly to the monarch. The appointment process and criteria for selecting the director may not be publicly disclosed, as it involves sensitive national security considerations.[2]
The GID is considered one of the most influential institutions in Jordan, with a significant role in shaping the country's security policies.[3] The director wields considerable power and influence within Jordan's security establishment. The GID often collaborates closely with foreign intelligence agencies, particularly those of Western countries like the United States and the United Kingdom.[4] The GID has played a crucial role in safeguarding Jordan's stability and security, particularly in the face of regional conflicts and terrorist threats. Past directors have been known for their discretion and effectiveness in managing intelligence operations.[5]
List of directors
| No. | Portrait | Director of Jordanian General Intelligence | Took office | Left office | Time in office | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brigadier General Mohammad Rasoul Al–Kailani (1933–2003) Founder and First Director of Jordanian Intelligence | 1964 | 1968 | 3–4 | [6][7] | |
| 2 | Major General Mudar Badran (1934–2023) | 1968 | 1970 | 1–2 | [8] | |
| 3 | Brigadier General Natheer Rshaid (1929–2024) | 1970 | 1974 | 3–4 | [9] | |
| 4 | Lieutenant General Ahmad Obeidat (1938–2026) The Longest-Serving Intelligence Director | 1974 | 1982 | 7–8 | [10] | |
| 5 | Brigadier General Tariq Alaa El-Din (1935–2024) | 1982 | 1989 | 6–7 | [11] | |
| 6 | Major General Mustafa al-Qaisi (1938–2019) | 1989 | 1996 | 6–7 | [12] | |
| 7 | Lieutenant General Sameeh Al-Bateekhi (born 1943) He received a 4-year prison sentence in 2003. | 1996 | 2000 | 3–4 | [13][14] | |
| 8 | Marshal Sa'ad Khair (1956–2009) The only director of Jordanian intelligence to have achieved the rank of field marshal. | November 2000 | May 6, 2005 | 4–5 | [15] | |
| 9 | Major General Samih Asfoura The Shortest Term for a Director of Intelligence | May 6, 2005 | December 20, 2005 | 228 days | [16] | |
| 10 | Brigadier General Mohammad Al-Dhahabi He received a 13-year prison sentence in 2012 and was released in late 2023. | December 20, 2005 | December 29, 2008 | 3 years, 9 days | [17] | |
| 11 | Brigadier General Mohammad Al-Raqqad (1965–2020) | December 30, 2008 | October 17, 2011 | 2 years, 291 days | [18] | |
| 12 | General Faisal Al-Shoubaki | October 17, 2011 | March 30, 2017 | 5 years, 164 days | [19] | |
| 13 | Lieutenant General Adnan Al-Jundi | March 30, 2017 | May 1, 2019 | 2 years, 32 days | [20] | |
| 14 | Brigadier General Ahmad Husni Hatoqai | May 1, 2019 | Incumbent | 7 years, 100 days | [21][22] |
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