The US has decided to no longer offer a $10 million reward for information about the whereabouts of Ahmed Hussein al-Sharaa, better known as Abu Mohammad al-Julani. He is the leader of the powerful jihadist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in Syria. This change came after a high-level meeting between US diplomats and the leaders of HTS in Damascus last Friday.
The meeting marks a huge shift in US policy, as it was the first time American officials visited Syria since 2012 when the US closed its embassy in Damascus. The meeting was led by Barbara Leaf, the US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs. She met with al-Sharaa and other key leaders from HTS to discuss major issues in the region, including preventing terrorist groups from operating in Syria and protecting the rights of women and minorities.
This dramatic decision follows a major shift in Syria's political landscape. Earlier this month, HTS forces launched a surprise attack across Syria, capturing seve...
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