Abu Muhammad al-Julani

Abu Muhammad al-Julani is a prominent Syrian militant leader known for his role in the Syrian Civil War. He is the head of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a coalition of rebel groups that emerged in 2017, originally linked to al-Qaeda. Al-Julani has been significant in shaping the opposition against the Syrian government and has navigated complex relationships with various factions, balancing between extremism and local governance. While his group initially aimed for an Islamist state, al-Julani has sought to gain legitimacy and support from local communities amid changing dynamics in Syria’s conflict.