Abu Mohammed al-Julani

Abu Mohammed al-Julani is the leader of the Syrian rebel/terrorist group Hayʼat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and is the nom de guerre of Ahmad al-Shaara. 

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Sunni-Shia divide: Power struggles shaping the Middle East’s future

Iran and Turkey are vying for dominance, impacting regional stability, alliances, and Israel’s strategic challenges in an evolving geopolitical landscape.

By DAVID BEN-BASAT
04/01/2025

Syria's new leader urges US to pressure Israeli withdrawal

Despite Julani's reported request, Israeli authorities allegedly stated they had received no formal communication on the matter.

Syria's Alawites fear retribution under the new regime, given former Assad ties

How the rebels treat the sizeable Alawite population, will be some kind of litmus test of whether the takeover of Damascus leads to violent revenge against former Assad loyalists

Conflict & Cuisine: Yemen's Houthis are the last men standing in Israel's 7-front war

Conflicts & Cuisines with Seth J. Frantzman and Erica Schachne - episode 1

Syria set to be 2025’s big story: Can Damascus unite a fractured nation?

Parts of Syria remain in stasis despite the country's recent massive upheaval.

Syria's Julani meets with Ukraine's foreign minister, SANA says

HTS leader discussed wheat supplies with Ukraine after Russia cut Syria off due to ousting of Assad.

By REUTERS
30/12/2024

New Syrian leader hopes Iran will reconsider regional intervention

‘He also expressed his hope that the new US administration headed by Donald Trump would lift sanctions on the country,’ Julani said to Al-Arabiya.

FM Gideon Sa'ar: The regime in Damascus is 'a gang – not a legitimate gov't'

In an exclusive interview, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar shared his vision, laying bare the challenges and opportunities ahead for Israel on the international stage.

Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa meets with the Iraqi intel chief in Damascus, December 26

Middle East leaders flock to Damascus, discuss future with Syria's al-Julani

Julani’s new government is now eyeing the consolidation of international legitimacy as the new Syria.

26/12/2024

'We will leave': Syrian Christians protest burning of Christmas tree in Damascus

Protesters held crosses and the new national flag of Syria as they called for an end to "injustice and sectarianism against Christians."

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