Murhaf Abu Qasra

Murhaf Ahmed Abu Qasra, also known by his nom de guerreAbu Hassan al-Hamawi, is a Syrian military officer and former agricultural engineer who is currently serving as Minister of Defense in the Syrian transitional government since 21 December 2024. He is one of Ahmed al-Sharaa's closest allies in the country's post-Assad government.

His appointment comes as part of a broader effort to institutionalise and unify the military forces of the former Syrian opposition.