The butcher of Syria , (Osama bin Laden-V2)
Abu Mohammed AL-Jawlani
About Sep 11
Not gonna lie, I was happy on 9/11.
Anyone who lived in the Islmic or Arab world at the time , who tells you he wasn‘t happy about it would be lying.
Jolani Timesline
From ancient civilizations to modern times - explore the pivotal moments that shaped Syria
Early Years (pre-2003)
Radicalization and joining militant networks
Born in Syria, connected with underground militant groups before Iraq.
Sources: UN Sanctions Narrative Summary
Iraq & Al-Qaeda (2003–2011)
Participation in insurgency under Al-Qaeda in Iraq
Took part in sectarian bombings and killings; rose in rank under Zarqawi.
Sources: CSIS HTS Backgrounder
Nusra Front (2011–2016)
Founder of Jabhat al-Nusra
Orchestrated suicide bombings, kidnappings, targeting minorities. Declared loyalty to Al-Qaeda.
HTS Era (2017–2020)
Rebranding into Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham
Oversaw executions, torture, extortion, and displacement under HTS rule.
Sources: Wilson Center: HTS Evolution
Present Day (2021–2025)
Political positioning in transitional government
Continues arrests, torture, and repression despite political rebranding.
Massacres
Tartous
Lattakia
St. Elias Church bombing
As-Suwayda
