Leader behind Syria’s rebel group Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham

Time to take Syria's Hayat Tahrir al-Sham off terror lists?
Bloodthirsty terrorists or Syria's best hope? Syrians are divided about the rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which led the offensive that resulted in the fall of Syrian dictator Bashar Assad last week.
What we know about Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the rebel group that led the offensive to oust Syria's leader
The organization, which the US designates a terrorist group, has tried to shed that image and appear more moderate to the West.
After Assad, Can Ex-Jihadist Group Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham Lead Syria?
Assad Syria, transitioning from insurgency to governance amid challenges of legitimacy, recognition, and internal opposition.
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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.” That militant was Abu
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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.
Starmer: 'No decision' on removing Hayat Tahrir al Sham terrorist designation in Syria
Sir Keir noted that while it was 'very good' that Assad was gone, it didn't mean that what follows was settled by any means.
Leading the charge: Can Hayat Tahrir al-Sham bring stability to Syria?
Qaeda, led the offensive against Assad but now faces challenges in governance and legitimacy amidst Syria's long-standing instability.
Christians in Syria are holding their breath
With the Islamic group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) now in control, Syria — especially its minorities — lives in paranoia. The ...
Inside Assad's luxury palace, a modernist sanctuary from the Syria he tore apart
NBC News gained exclusive access to the marble atrium and wood-lined library of the deposed president's former-residence.
Man Found in Syria Appears to Be a Missing American
The man told reporters that his name was Travis Timmerman and that he had entered Syria on a religious pilgrimage. He said ...
Russia ‘close to agreeing deal with Syria rebels to keep military bases’
Russia is reportedly close to securing a deal with the new Syrian leadership that would secure the future of its military ...
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Celebrations in Syria May Be Premature
Celebrations in Syria May Be Premature The speed of the Assad dictatorship’s collapse stunned even the opposition. But the ...
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Fall of Assad regime brings tears of joy to Atlanta’s Syrian community
Led by the armed Islamist faction Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the lighting offensive that swept through Syria’s biggest cities came in the wake of a grueling 13-year civil war that claimed hundreds of ...
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US launches massive strikes on Islamic State as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham deposes Assad regime
The significant US operation against the Islamic State is part of the effort to degrade the terror group and keep it from ...
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Syria govt pledges 'rule of law' after Assad's overthrow
Syria's interim government vowed on Thursday to institute the "rule of law" after years of abuses under ousted president ...