Palestinian Presidential Guard

Palestinian Presidential Guard
الحرس الرئاسي الفلسطيني
Emblem of the Palestinian Presidential Guard
Active1994–present
Country Palestine
Allegiance Palestine
RolePresidential Guard
Size~3,000[1]
Part ofPalestinian Security Services
Garrison/HQRamallah, Palestine
Commanders
Current
commander
Major General Mounir Al-Zoubi

The Palestinian Presidential Guard (PPG; Arabic: الحرس الرئاسي الفلسطيني) is a branch of the Palestinian Security Services under the direct control of the President of the State of Palestine. Its primary role is protection of the President and other VIPs, as well as performing ceremonial functions. The force may also perform special combat functions.

  1. ^ The Military Balance, 2018, Vol. 118, No. 1, February 2018. Routledge. February 14, 2018. ISBN 9781857439557.