HTS

Hayʼat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) is an armed Islamist rebel group in Syria. They have been waging an armed conflict against the regime of Bashar Assad as well as the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).

Syria’s Julani names himself transitional president, dissolves Baath institutions

The announcements emerged during a meeting attended by commanders of armed groups that fought to oust Bashar al-Assad from power.

Israel Syria border

Israel must set conditions for Syria withdrawal, 6-month stay would backfire, expert tells 'Post'

Conditions include a new regime stopping Hezbollah smuggling and do not rely solely on UNDOF.

Hezbollah and Syrian flags flutter on a military vehicle in Western Qalamoun, Syria August 28, 2017.

Syria says it stopped weapons smuggling to Hezbollah

The Lebanese army must deploy in order for Israel to withdraw, and Hezbollah’s presence must end. However, as revealed by the smuggling, Hezbollah is trying to re-arm.

Nearly 30% of Syrians want to go home, up from almost zero, UN refugee chief says

Syrian refugees express rising intent to return as new leadership emerges after Assad's fall.

By REUTERS
25/01/2025
Three Syrian government officials sit on chairs next to each other.

Syria’s defense minister rejects SDF proposal for autonomous Kurdish military bloc

Syria's new defense minister accused the Syrian Defense Forces of delaying negotiations.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
19/01/2025
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan meets with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo

My 10 steps to prevent Egypt's catastrophic fate

If these steps are not taken, Egypt is heading toward a catastrophic fate beyond any rational imagination.

By MOHAMED SAAD KHIRALLA
18/01/2025
  "Revolutionaries of January 25" video, with Ahmed al-Mansour in the center

Syria detains Egyptian after videos threatening Egypt's Sisi

The militant, Ahmed al-Mansour, has posted several videos saying Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi would meet the same fate as Assad.

By REUTERS
15/01/2025
 Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati meets Syria's de facto leader al-Julani in Damascus

The Herculean task facing Syria’s new government

All signs point to HTS’s commitment to executing its publicly stated goal of ending suffering and forging a new path to peace and security, which the Syrian people desperately long for.

 Women take part in a rally demanding HTS respect women's rights

What will Turkey do with Syria's Kurdish population?

Although Erdogan might deplore the effect on Turkey’s domestic political scene, he may yet see an autonomous Kurdish region recognized within a new Syrian constitution.

Lebanon to work with Syria to strengthen borders

Both countries agreed to fix smuggling and border issues as well as Syrian deposits in Lebanese banks.

By REUTERS
11/01/2025
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