Mohammed Al-Julani

Mohammed Al-Julani is a prominent Syrian opposition leader and the head of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), an Islamist militant group that has played a significant role in the Syrian civil war. He emerged as a key figure following the power shift in December 2022, which saw his faction gaining control in parts of Syria, positioning itself as a major player in the region's complex geopolitical landscape. Under his leadership, HTS has sought to rebrand itself and engage with various regional players, marking a shift in alliances and power dynamics in the Middle East.