On November 27, a powerful force led by Islamist group Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) launched an offensive in northern Syria.
The rebels have set their sights on an area where President Bashar al-Assad’s government has long maintained strength.
God willing,” the militant told his lieutenants, they would “be able to celebrate Eid al-Fitr in Aleppo and Damascus soon.” ...
Two rebel groups are leading the push. One is Hayat Tahrir al-Sham ( HTS ), which emerged from al-Qaeda’s Syrian affiliate.
Qaeda, HTS has since rejected transnational jihad but maintains an authoritarian rule rooted in Salafist principles ...
Mr. al-Assad’s international backers, including Russia, Iran and the Lebanese militia Hezbollah, are weakened and distracted ...
The outbreak of major hostilities in northern Syria beginning on November 27, 2024, raises concerns that civilians face a ...
Senators on both sides of the aisle are holding back from cheering rebel gains against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, ...
The Greek Orthodox of Aleppo in Syria are on edge after the city was captured by the jihadist rebel group Hayat Tahrir ...
The rapid breakthroughs made by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in Syria reveal that the supporters of ...
Sham, a militant faction affiliated with extremist groups, launched its largest operation in nearly nine years.
Syrian rebels captured Aleppo last week in an attack initiated by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. Formerly known as the Nusra Front, it ...