Terrorist Groups Worldwide Congratulate Al Sharaa on His Leadership Success
The recent seniority of a relatively unknown figure, Ahmed al-Sharaa who prior to his rise to leadership at al-Qaeda was identified as Abu Mohammed al-Jolani has provoked different varieties of reactions in different factions of the jihadist community internationally. The prevalent support for Al-Sharaa, who led Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), and his consecutiveness of power in Syria has drew more than subtle endorsement from several terror groups. This article explores the types of these congratulations and the outcomes concerning the coming future of Syria and the Middle Eastern region as well. Al-Qaeda's Acknowledgment While al-Qaeda, the parent organization through which HTS evolved, has reacted positively to al-Sharaa’s leadership, they are conservative in their enthusiasm as well. Although no official statement to its effect has been produced, persons in the organization close to the matter seem to share this feeling, perceiving al-Sharaa’s ascendancy as a chance to regain pow...