Mustafa Kneifati
Syrian security official
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Mustafa Kneifati (Arabic: مصطفى كنيفاتي) is a Syrian security official in Latakia.
Syria (2024–present)Mustafa Kneifati | |
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مصطفى كنيفاتي | |
| Commander of General Security Service in Latakia | |
| Assumed office 8 December 2024 | |
| President | Ahmed al-Sharaa |
| Preceded by | Major General Bassel Al-Sheker |
| Nickname | Abu Othman |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Syria (2024–present) |
| Rank |  Brigadier General |
| Commands | Syrian Special Mission Forces |
| Battles/wars | |
Role in the Syrian transitional government
He declared that on December 25, 2024, a security campaign was launched in Latakia to pursue robbery and extortion gangs.[1]
Knefati confirmed that Bassam Hussam al-Din, detonated explosives in an attempt to harm the captives during the raid on January 14, 2025.[2][3]
He is the director of the General Security Department in Latakia, participating in a campaign in Qardaha and Jableh.[4]
Kneifati is the Director of the Security Department in the Latakia Governorate, specifically Lieutenant Colonel.[5]
On January 31, he revealed the arrest of Atef Najib, former head of the Political Security Division of the Daraa Governorate.[6][7]
During March 2025 Western Syria clashes in Jableh,[8] he stated that the attacks by remnants of Ba'athist Syria were "a well-planned and premeditated attack".[9]
Ministry of Interior sources announced on May 14, 2025 the appointment of Lieutenant Colonel Mustafa Kneifati, "Abu Othman", as commander-in-chief of the ministry's special forces.[10]