Ahmed al-Sharaa, addressing the crowd, viewed the downfall of the Assad regime as a victory for the Islamic nation, calling for introspection and prayer.
For most of the last two decades, Ahmed al-Sharaa’s real identity was obscured; he was reborn as Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, a jihadi with a storied past.
Jolani, a seasoned leader of HTS, has transitioned from a militant posturing to a ruler overseeing 2 million people in Idlib, seeking legitimacy.
The contrasting identities of Sharaa and Jolani raise critical questions about governance in Syria, with analysts divided over future leadership direction.
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