Has Julani become a pragmatic politician after being a jihadist leader? - opinion

Has he really changed, or is Julani a clever politician who knows how to direct the right message to his target audiences?

Illustrative image of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham leader, Abu Mohammad al-Julani.

Illustrative image of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham leader, Abu Mohammad al-Julani.

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ByATAR PORAT

DECEMBER 22, 2024 18:01

Updated: DECEMBER 22, 2024 19:11

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