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What will be the impact of Anas Khattab's appointment on Syria's foreign relations by end of 2025?
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Syrian General Command•Anas Khattab•General Intelligence Service•Syrian Arab Republic•Khattab•Abu Ahmad Hudoud•Syria•Mukhabarat•Syrian government
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Anas Khattab, aka Abu Ahmad Hudoud, Appointed Head of Syrian General Intelligence Service on December 26, 2024
Dec 26, 2024, 12:45 PM
The Syrian General Command has appointed Anas Khattab as the new head of the General Intelligence Service of the Syrian Arab Republic. This announcement was made on December 26, 2024, amid a restructuring of key state institutions. Khattab, also known as Abu Ahmad Hudoud, is recognized as a significant figure within the Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and has a history of involvement with extremist groups, including Al-Qaeda. His role will include overseeing Syria's intelligence operations, which have been historically associated with the Mukhabarat, the country's notorious intelligence agency. Khattab's appointment reflects ongoing changes within the Syrian government and its security apparatus.
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