Following the takeover of Aleppo by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), former soldiers of Bashar al-Assad’s regime are surrendering their weapons in exchange for safety and new ID cards. HTS leaders, including Ammar Sakkar and interim governor Fawaz Hilal, express intentions…
A curfew has been imposed in Homs, Syria, following protests by minority groups in several cities. Triggered by a video of an Alawite shrine being set ablaze in Aleppo, the demonstrations have raised fears among minorities regarding the new government’s…
Israeli officials report that Israel is contemplating providing non-military assistance to Kurdish forces in Syria, amidst concerns over a potential large-scale Turkish military operation against them. The discussions followed a meeting between Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Ahmed al-Jolani,…
With the collapse of the Assad regime, the rebel group Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) faces the daunting task of establishing a new state in Syria. Challenges include deciding whether to reform or entirely dismantle the old state apparatus and how…
Qatar has officially reopened its embassy in Syria, which had been closed for 13 years. This move comes as several foreign governments, initially hesitant, send delegations to Damascus to re-establish ties with the new authority following the ousting of Bashar…
Syria’s new leaders have appointed Assaad Hassan al-Sibani as the new Foreign Minister, seeking to develop international relations following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad. This appointment aligns with the aspirations of the Syrian people for peace and stability. Newly emerged…
In a revealing interview with BBC’s Jeremy Bowen, Ahmed al-Sharaa, the leader of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), provides insights into the current state of the Syrian conflict and his role in it. Discussing the dynamics of the rebel movement and…
In an interview with BBC, Ahmad al-Sarrah, the new leader of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), asserted that Syria poses no threat to its neighbors or the West. He called for the lifting of sanctions and the removal of HTS from…
Abu Mohammad al-Julani, leader of the Islamist alliance that seized power in Syria, declared that armed factions will be disbanded and their fighters will integrate into the new regime’s military. He emphasized that all individuals will soon be subject to…
In the aftermath of Bashar al-Assad’s fall, Idlib has emerged as a peculiar stronghold under the control of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). While the city boasts relative prosperity, including 24-hour electricity and internet access, concerns remain over education and poverty….
In the wake of the ousting of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, foreign delegations are ramping up contacts with the new Islamic authorities in Syria. UN Special Envoy Geir Pedersen met with Abu Muhammad al-Jolani, leader of the Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham…
At least four fighters from the Turkish-affiliated faction, Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham, were killed in a clash near Latakia, Syria. The fighters engaged in fierce battles with loyalists of the previous regime who ambushed them. The newly established authority in Damascus…
