National Guard (Suwayda)
| National Guard | |
|---|---|
| قوَّات الحرس الوطنيّ | |
Logo of the National Guard Forces | |
| Founder | Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri |
| Leader | Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri (spiritual leader, recognized authority) |
| Spokesperson | Talal Amer |
| Dates of operation | 23 August 2025 – present |
| Merger of | Over 40 Druze militias |
| Country | Syria |
| Allegiance | Supreme Legal Committee in Suwayda |
| Motives |
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| Headquarters | Sweida Governorate |
| Status | Active |
| Size | 4,000 - 5,000 (claimed at the founding) c. 12,000 (September 2025 estimate) |
| Allies | Israel |
| Opponents | Syrian transitional government |
| Wars | |
The National Guard (Arabic: الحرس الوطني, romanized: al-Ḥaras al-Waṭanī) is a Druze paramilitary group and united front based in Sweida Governorate, southern Syria. It was announced on 23 August 2025 as a unified force of multiple local factions to coordinate military and security efforts in the governorate.