Ahmed Taha, a prominent rebel leader who fought against the Assad regime, emphasizes the necessity of consolidating various rebel factions to build a new Syrian military. Taha, who commands the HTS coalition, aims to dissolve armed groups into a unified force, despite his history of conflict with rival factions. He asserts that overcoming past disputes is crucial for Syria’s reconstruction and envisions a timeline of months for reestablishing security and normalcy in the country.