Abu Mohammed al-Julani

Protesters outside US embassy demand US, Israeli action after Kurdish massacre

Several signs pointed to Israel’s close relationship with the Kurdish community. One read “Israel loves Kurdistan,” while others went further, openly calling for military action against the regime.

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Around 50 protesters gathered outside the US embassy to protest against what they described as Washington's inaction in the face of the latest massacre in Syria carried out by the Sharaa regime, on January 21, 2026.
From Islamist rebel chief to statesman, embraced by major world leaders, Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has undergone a stunning transformation in just six months since ousting longtime strongman Bashar al-Assad.

Sharaa or al-Julani? IDF still suspicious of Syrian leader after Sweida massacre - analysis

IDF sources view the two names symbolically, likening them to a "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" duality, suggesting a true internal struggle within Syria's leader and his shifting alliances.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
A Druze boy holds a flag as he looks at the ceasefire line between Golan Heights and Syria, on the day of first visit by Druze delegation from Syria just after 1973 war in Israel, March 14, 2025.

'To live without fear': Israeli Druze leader shares vision for Syrian community

Druze leader warns of massacres under Syria’s new regime, urges Israel to take the threat seriously amid growing violence in Sweida .

|ByWALLA!
Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa attends an interview with Reuters at the presidential palace, in Damascus, Syria March 10, 2025.

Syria's Sharaa will attend Arab Summit, marking a potential path towards stability

Syria's invitation to the Arab Summit comes after Sharaa met Iraqi Prime Minister Sudani.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

Post-Assad regime, where does Syria go from here? - opinion

Abu Mohammed al-Julani has yet to articulate any policy positions that alarm regional or international stakeholders or Syrian ethnic and sectarian constituencies.

JANUARY 11, 2025BySALEM ALKETBI
QATAR’S MINISTER of State Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi meets with Syria’s de facto leader, Abu Mohammed al-Julani, after the ousting of president Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus.

Lebanon to work with Syria to strengthen borders

Both countries agreed to fix smuggling and border issues as well as Syrian deposits in Lebanese banks.

JANUARY 11, 2025ByREUTERS
Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati meet with Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus, Syria, January 11, 2025.

Post-Assad Syria: The end of Baathism and the rise of Islamism - opinion

Perhaps Abu Mohammed al-Julani will defy the grim precedent, maybe he will break away from Salafi jihadism and break the cycle that has consumed countless others.

JANUARY 11, 2025BySAMUEL J. HYDE
Images of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad and his father, Hafez al-Assad, are riddled with bullet holes as fighters of the ruling Syrian body inspect the damage at a military site, in Damascus on December 14, 2024.

Western powers warn Syria over foreign jihadists in army, sources say

The US, European, and Arab Gulf states are engaging with the new administration to try to push it towards an inclusive political transition and seek cooperation on counter-terrorism.

JANUARY 11, 2025ByREUTERS
Syria’s de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammed al-Julani, in Damascus on December 23, 2024.

EU may lift Syria sanctions to support recovery, says French FM

Targeted measures under discussion include easing financial transactions, improving air transport, and reducing sanctions on the energy sector to address Syria’s severe power shortages.

JANUARY 8, 2025ByTHE MEDIA LINE STAFF
Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock (l-r) meets with the new Syrian ruler Abu Mohammed al-Julani, with her French counterpart Jean-Noël Barrot on the right. Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock makes a surprise visit to Syria around four weeks after the fall of long-term ruler Bashar al-Assad.

US to ease aid restrictions for Syria in show of support for new government, WSJ reports

The move reportedly authorizes the Treasury Department to issue waivers to aid groups and companies providing essentials such as water, electricity, and other humanitarian supplies.

JANUARY 6, 2025ByREUTERS
PEOPLE GATHER during a celebration called by HTS at Umayyad Square in Damascus in December.

Turkey's position boosted by HTS' coup in Syria - opinion

Turkey rises after Assad’s fall, aiming to shape Syria’s future and curb Kurdish autonomy.

JANUARY 6, 2025ByNEVILLE TELLER
TURKEY’S FOREIGN MINISTER Hakan Fidan meets with Syria’s de facto leader Abu Mohammed al-Julani in Damascus last month. After the Syrian people themselves, it is Turkey that has emerged as the biggest winner from the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, the writer maintains.

Julani asked to protect historic Syrian synagogue in Syria by Israeli rabbi

Rabbi Binyamin Hamra, son of the late Rabbi Avraham Hamra, appealed to Julani to protect the country’s Jewish community and preserve its historic sites, including the Jobar Synagogue.

JANUARY 5, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Jewish pupils in the Maimonides school in 'Amārah al Juwwānīyah, in the historic Maison Lisbona in Damascus. The photo was taken shortly before the exodus of most of the remaining Syrian Jewish community in 1992.

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

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

JANUARY 4, 2025ByDAVID BEN-BASAT
HOUTHI MILITARY spokesman Yahya Saree delivers a statement in Sanaa, Yemen, last month.

Syria's new leader urges US to pressure Israel to withdraw - report

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

JANUARY 3, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani waits to welcome the senior Ukrainian delegation led by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, after the ousting of Syria's Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus, Syria, December 30, 2024.