Al-Julani makes unannounced sudden visit to Turkey
According to a report by the Arabic newspaper Rai Al-youm, the recent unannounced visit of Abu Muhammad al-Julani—leader of the terrorist groups controlling parts of Syria—to Damascus has raised significant questions in Arab media circles.The report was cited by webangah News Agency.
Images surfaced yesterday showing al-Julani shaking hands with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during an unexpected meeting in Istanbul.The two held discussions at the city’s presidential palace.
The trip comes amid media reports speculating about potential assassination plots against al-Julani or clashes with foreign militants, possibly explaining why his travel plans were kept secret. Analysts suggest his visit aimed to receive directives from Ankara for implementation in Syria. the choice of dolmabahçe Palace—a symbol of Ottoman imperial power—as the meeting location sends a clear message: Turkey now holds decisive influence over Syrian affairs, particularly under al-Julani’s terrorist rule.
The advancement coincides with reports about an imminent visit by a new U.S. envoy to Syria in coming days—marking the first such diplomatic mission during the Trump administration.
