Fayez al-Dwairi

Fayez Muhammad Hamad al-Dwairi (فايز محمد حمد الدويري; born 3 March 1952) is a retired major general of the Jordanian Armed Forces, military expert and strategist. He participates in many television programs, especially in analyzing matters related to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.

He was born in Irbid, and pursued a dual path between academic and military service. Graduating in 1972 with the rank of second lieutenant, Al-Duwairi joined the Royal Jordanian Engineer Corps and participated in various missions. His military journey led him to various positions, which enhanced his expertise in tactics and military science.

Alongside his military career, Al-Duwairi made notable contributions to academic and strategic discussions. He authored a research paper on regional security in the Middle East and a book titled "National Security." As a prolific essayist, he actively engage in political discourse concerning the Middle East.

His popularity reached a surprising climax on 25th December, 2023, during "Operation Al-Aqsa Flood" when a member of the al-Qassam Brigades mentioned him in a video. In response, Al-Duwairi expressed pride and unwavering solidarity on Al Jazeera and social media, reaffirming his commitment to the resistance cause and highlighting the honor he felt being acknowledged by the fighters in Gaza.

Biography
al-Dwairi was born on 3 March 1952 in Kitim town, Banī 'Obeīd District in Irbid Governorate. He studied at the Jordanian Military College from 1972 to 1973, and graduated with the sub-lieutenant rank. After graduation, he joined the Royal Jordanian Engineering Corps and participated in the mine clearance operation on the Jordan–Syria border. He moved to Yemen in the period between 1977 and 1979, where he participated with the Republic of Yemen Armed Forces with engineering officer rank in the fortifications of Bab-el-Mandeb, and the construction of Khaled Camp in Taiz. In 1979, he joined Yarmouk University, where he studied business administration.

He joined the Royal Jordanian Command and Staff College (RJCSC) for a year, then the General Command sent him to Pakistan to participate in an international course at the Pakistan Command and Staff College. After his return, he worked as a lecturer at RJCSC for 4 years, after which he assumed the position of Director of the Royal Jordanian Engineering Corps, until he finally became Commander of the Jordanian Command and Staff College with the Major General rank, and then he was referred to retirement. He then joined the University of Jordan, where he obtained a doctorate in philosophy of education, and the title of his thesis was “The Role of Public Universities in Promoting the Concept of National Security”.