The United States is reportedly considering removing the Islamist rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which led the revolution in Syria from its list of terrorist organizations, Politico reported on Monday, citing senior US officials. According to the United States Counterterrorism Guide, HTS is a coalition of Sunni Islamist insurgent groups that stemmed from … Read more
Leaders of armed groups from southern Syria who helped overthrow the Assad regime met with Abu Mohammed al-Julani, according to photos and reports posted online of the meeting. This is important because the southern Syrian groups were a key part of the Syrian revolution and rebellion. They were forced to agree to terms set … Read more
IDF soldiers from the 210th Batallion of the Paratroopers Brigade took proactive measures to ensure the safety of Israel’s border in the Golan Heights on Sunday as Syrian rebels took over Damascus, the military announced on Monday. Paratroopers joined up with brigades already stationed in the area to establish secure perimeters within the buffer … Read more
The United States is keeping a cautious but optimistic eye on the situation on the ground after rebel forces forced now-former President Bashar al-Assad to flee Syria, putting an end to a half century of despotic rule over Syria. President Joe Biden, speaking from the White House on Sunday, said Assad’s downfall simultaneously marks an … Read more
