Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, head of the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), announced his intention to dismantle the security forces of the Assad regime in Syria. He revealed that his alliance, which currently controls a significant portion of Syria, is…
This analysis explores the evolution of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and its leader, Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, following the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria. Once an al-Qaida affiliate, the group has rebranded and shifted its focus towards local governance while still…
The Syrian opposition has successfully taken control of Damascus, overthrowing President Bashar al-Assad’s regime after a sustained 13-year conflict. The recent unified offensive, led by the group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, caught many off guard, marking a significant shift in the…
Syrian Islamist rebel leader Abu Mohammad al-Jolani has announced his arrival in Damascus after the city fell to rebel forces. The commander, known as Ahmad al-Sareh, kissed the ground upon entering the capital, expressing unwavering determination for their cause. Al-Jolani,…
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) emerged from the al-Qaida movement in Syria and other militant groups, recognized as a terrorist organization by the United States. Initially, it engaged in violent resistance during the Syrian civil war through attacks. Led by Abu…
In a rapid offensive, the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) has advanced from Aleppo to the outskirts of Homs, capturing key cities, including Hama. HTS leader Abu Mohammad al-Jolani outlines the group’s goal to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad’s…
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) originated from al-Qaeda in Syria and other militant groups. Recognized as a terrorist organization by both the United Nations and the United States, HTS conducted violent resistance during the early stages of the Syrian Civil War….
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) emerged from Al-Qaeda’s Syrian faction and other Islamic groups, recognized as a terrorist organization by the UN and the US. Initially, HTS engaged in violent actions during the Syrian civil war, aiming to overthrow President Bashar…
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) is an extremist group that emerged from al-Qaeda and other Islamic factions during the Syrian civil war. Recognized as a terrorist organization by the United Nations and the United States, HTS has engaged in violent resistance…
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), an Islamic rebel group formerly linked to al-Qaeda, has made significant territorial gains in Aleppo and is advancing toward Hama. The group, emerging from Jabhat al-Nusra, is viewed as a major player in the ongoing Syrian…
