Defense One11hOpinion
How did Hayat Tahrir al-Sham come to prominence in Syria’s civil war?
The Islamist group, which spearheaded of the surprise rebel advance into Aleppo, is an offshoot of al-Qaida in Syria.
War on the Rocks20hOpinion
The Patient Efforts Behind Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s Success in Aleppo
God willing,” the militant told his lieutenants, they would “be able to celebrate Eid al-Fitr in Aleppo and Damascus soon.” ...
What is Hayat Tahrir al-Sham? And how did the Islamist group evolve into a key player in Syria’s civil war?
A major offensive has seen rebel groups in Syria retake the country’s second city, Aleppo – and demonstrated the growing ...
How al-Qaida's ex-branch, HTC, is trying to smooth out its image to position itself in the conquest of power in Syria
Sham, which now defines itself as a Syrian revolutionary Islamist movement, is at the forefront of the conquest of Aleppo and ...
At UN, US And Russia At Loggerheads Over Rebel Offensive In Syria
Russia and the United States clashed at the United Nations on Tuesday, accusing each other of supporting terrorism during a ...
France 24 on MSN11h
Syrian rebels capture four more towns in advance on Hama
Insurgents led by the Islamist rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham along with Turkey-backed opposition fighters were about 10 ...
Russia, US Clash at UN Over Escalation in Syria Fighting
Syrian rebels captured Aleppo last week in an attack initiated by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. Formerly known as the Nusra Front, it ...
How Syria’s ‘diversity-friendly’ jihadists plan on building a state
In the chaos of Syria’s war, it was a moment of bureaucratic ceremony ...
Middle East Eye11h
Syrian rebels appeal to minorities in newly seized areas but jury remains out
Experts say HTS and other groups need to prove they will respect diverse communities in the long term and their treatment of ...
War monitor: At least 27 killed in fighting near Syria's Hama city
At least 27 people have been killed near the Syrian city of Hama as forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad try to beat ...
Who are Syria's resurgent rebels?
Syrian rebel forces arrived at the gates of the key city of Hama on Tuesday, as their fighting with the military sparked "a ...
Washington Examiner5h
New jihadist offensive in Syria leaves US with no good options, experts say
Hayat Tahrir al Sham, recognized as a terrorist group by the United States, and allied militias have continued their offensive, battling the Syrian Arab Army outside Hama. Russia, Iran, and Iran’s ...