Syrian al-Qaeda members

Ahmed Hussein al-Sharaa, formerly known by his nom de guerre Abu Mohammad al-Julani, is a Syrian politician and former rebel commander who has served as the president of Syria since 2025. He previously served as the emir of Al-Nusra Front from 2012 to 2017, the emir of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) from 2017 to 2025, the de facto leader of the Syrian Salvation Government from 2017 to 2024, and was the de facto leader of Syria from December 2024 until his appointment as President in January 2025.

former official spokesman for IS (1977–2016)

suspected Syrian member of Al-Qaeda

Syrian intelligence official

al-Qaida recruiter

al-Qaeda terrorist

Syrian terrorist (1950-2016)