 This would create significant problems for coalition forces in Al Anbar who were faced with the decision of supporting the traditional tribal elite (most of which had fled to Amman, Jordan during the worst AQI violence) upon their return, or the "new" leadership represented by those affiliated with SAA.In November 2006, a force of approximately 70 AQI fighters attacked the compound of Jassim Suwaydawi.Aided by coalition forces, Jassim's small force of 17 family members held-off the attacking force, killing and wounding the vast majority.