Draft:Anas Hassan Khattab

Anas Hassan Khattab
Name	Anas Hassan Khattab
Other Names	Abu Abdul Aziz
Personal Details
Death Place	Syria

Anas Hassan Khattab, known as "Abu Abdul Aziz" and referred to by members of al-Nusra as "Khal (Uncle)", was one of the most prominent founders of al-Nusra Front.

Background

He was among those who migrated from Iraq to Syria concurrently with the onset of the popular uprising in Syria in 2011. Following al-Julani and Abu Maria al-Qahtani, he was recognized as the third-ranking figure within the Front, eventually assuming leadership of its northern sector.

Abu Abdul Aziz possessed an extensive jihadist background spanning nearly a quarter of a century. He initially engaged in combat during the Soviet–Afghan War alongside Sheikh Abdullah Azzam. Subsequently, he moved to Iraq, where he fought alongside Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. His militant activities later led him to Syria, where he was ultimately killed.