Hassan Abdul Ghani
Hassan Mohammed Abdul Ghani | |
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| Born | Khafsin, Suran Subdistrict, Hama Governorate, Syria |
| Occupation | Military figure |
| Known for | Spokesperson for the Military Operations Command during the 2024 Syrian opposition offensives |
Hassan Mohammed Abdul Ghani () is a Syrian military figure and previously served as the spokesperson for the Military Operations Command. He became widely recognized due to his public communications during the 2024 Syrian opposition offensives targeting the Assad administration.
Early life and education
Originating from the village of Khafsin within the Suran Subdistrict of Hama Governorate, he pursued studies at the Higher Institute of Railways under the supervision of the Ministry of Transport. Additionally, he completed coursework in digital marketing at the Faculty of Economics at Homs University.
Role during the Syrian civil war
At the onset of the Syrian revolution in 2011, he took part in nonviolent protests before defecting from the Syrian Arab Army while holding the rank of lieutenant colonel. Subsequently, he aligned with the Free Syrian Army in Hama, contributing to the production and deployment of explosive devices against government troops.
In 2013, he was captured by regime forces in his native village and imprisoned for six months between Military Intelligence Directorate Branch 248 and Adra Prison, before being released.
Following his release, he affiliated himself with Liwa al-Haqq, then transitioned to membership in the Al-Nusra Front, later joining Jabhat Fateh al-Sham in 2016. He eventually emerged as a commander within Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham after its formation in 2017.
He held a significant position during the 2024 Syrian opposition offensives, which culminated in the overthrow of the Assad regime on 8 December 2024. Acting as the official representative for the Military Operations Command, he proclaimed "the commencement of a military campaign aimed at deterring adversaries, defeating their concentrated forces, and protecting our population from harm."
Post Assad
On 29 December 2024, Syria's caretaker administration elevated him to the rank of colonel, along with other opposition leaders.
During the Syrian Revolution Victory Conference on 29 January 2025, Abdul Ghani announced that Ahmed al-Sharaa had been appointed transitional president. He also declared the disbandment of institutions including the former People's Assembly, the 2012 constitution, as well as the dissolution of the military, security bodies, and the Ba'ath Party.