In a groundbreaking move, the US has lifted the $10 million bounty on Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, leader of the Syrian rebel group HTS, following a meeting with US diplomats. Jolani, now using his birth name Ahmed al-Sharaa, has sought to rebrand himself as a moderate leader to the West. This decision marks a major shift in US policy, given HTS's origins as an Al Qaeda-linked group. US officials, led by Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara Leaf, emphasized they would evaluate Jolani based on actions, not promises. This development could have significant implications for Syria and the fight against terrorism.