The Jaysh Halab () was a coalition of Syrian rebel groups based in rebel-held areas inside the city of

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. The coalition was created by

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, the former general commander of

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with the intent of unifying various rebel groups in Aleppo. After the announcement, nothing was heard of the group until December 2016.

Initial member groups

The joint

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consisted of both

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Islamist and

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factions and some

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groups. On its formation on 6 February 2016, the former Ahrar al-Sham commander issued an ultimatum that ordered 15 rebel factions to join the group within 72 hours. *

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* Northern Division * 16th Division *

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* Mountain Hawks Brigade *

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Re-activation

On 1 December 2016, during the Aleppo offensive, all rebel groups in southeastern Aleppo reportedly merged into the coalition replacing

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in southeastern Aleppo. A new commander, Abu Abdul Rahman Noor was named. On 9 December a new emir was named, Abu Ashida'a. The 2nd iteration of the group includes: * 1st Regiment *

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* Elite Islamic Battalions *

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** Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror Brigade *

* Abu Amara Battalions *

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* Ashida'a Mujahideen Brigade (headed by

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) * Karm al-Jabal Martyrs Battalion

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