Abdullah Hussein Mohammed Jebara al-Jubouri (Arabic: عبدالله حسين جبارة; 1 July 1957 – 29 March 2011) was an Iraqi politician and former soldier who served as the Deputy Governor of Saladin province between 2004 and 2009.
[1] During the Saddam era Jebara also held a high-level position in the Ba'ath party, holding the rank of Firqa, equivalent to a branch chief.
[2] He also served in the Iraqi Army, and was a Deputy Division Commander during the 2003 Invasion of Iraq, with the rank of Brigadier General.
[citation needed] Following the invasion Jebara was arrested by Coalition Forces, however he was released within 24 hours due to the intervention of a relative.
[citation needed] Following the overthrow of the Ba'athist government of Iraq Jebara began working with the Coalition Forces.
He was known for playing a critical role in convincing Sunni Arabs in Saladin to work with the Coalition instead of turning towards violence, and a 2008 diplomatic cable referred to him as potentially the most powerful person in the province, due in part to individuals with whom he had close connections, familial or otherwise, also holding powerful positions in the Saladin provincial government.