Syria, HTS

What is HTS? Here's what to know as Syrian rebels say Bashar al-Assad has fled
Syrian rebel forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, declared they had ousted President Bashar al-Assad and he had fled Damascus on Sunday. But what is HTS, and how did it rock the long-simmering tensions in Syria? HTS is a Sunni Islamist militant and political group that traces its roots to the beginning of the Syrian civil war.
US sent Austin Tice 'message' to Syria's HTS rebels emptying Assad prisons
The U.S. is communicating with rebel groups inside Syria amid the search for missing American journalist Austin Tice, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said.
Who is Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, leader of Syrian rebel HTS?
Standing before a cheering crowd in Damascus’ historic Umayyad Mosque, the broad and bearded Abu Mohammad al-Jolani declared a new chapter in Syria’s history.
Who Is Al-Jolani, the Syrian Rebel Who Ended Assad’s Rule?
The Assad family ruled in Syria for more than half a century — in recent years over just part of the country. A surprise push by rebels has toppled it more than a decade after an uprising first challenged President Bashar al-Assad’s grip on power.
Who is Abu Mohammed al-Jolani? The controversial rebel leader of Syria
Jolani, a key figure in the Syrian rebellion, has played a crucial role in planning the recent offensive, leading to significant rebel gains, including the capture of Aleppo and Idlib, as the leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS).
US asks Syrian rebels HTS to help in search for journalist Austin Tice
The United States has asked Syria's Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) rebel group to help locate and free missing American journalist Austin Tice as it liberates the country's prisons in the aftermath of Bashar al-Assad's overthrow,
Who is Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, the leader of HTS rebels that toppled Syria's Assad?
While Syria is now free of the Assad regime for the first time in more than half a century, an Islamist militant group with ties to al-Qaeda is now overseeing the country's transition period. Eric Sorensen looks at what's known about Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS),
Who is Abu Mohammed al-Julani, the Syrian rebel leader who ousted Assad
From jihadi extremist to would-be democratic figure, Abu Mohammed Al-Julani, leader of the main Syrian opposition armed group (HTS), who ousted dictator Bashar Al-Assad, has spent years working to remake his public image,
Concerns over Syrian rebels leader who took over Assad regime
Jolani, the rebel leader who led the Hayat Tahrir al-Shams (HTS) group that took over Syria and collapsed President Bashar al-Assad's regime. CBS News' Courtney Kealy breaks down what's known about Jolani.
Assad allies Russia, Iran target US, Israel over HTS takeover of Syria
Iran and Russia condemned the US and Israel for toppling Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, with Iran accusing them ...
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Putin's Strategic Decisions and the Rapid Downfall of Assad's Regime by HTS in Syria
Explore how Putin's decisions may have influenced Assad's rapid downfall as HTS seizes control in Syria within weeks.- Watch ...
Exclusive-Qatar opens contacts with Syria's HTS group, source says
Qatari diplomats spoke with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) on Monday, an official briefed on the developments told Reuters, as ...
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Biden administration mulls dropping terror designation for Syrian HTS: Report
HTS has been designated as a terrorist organization by the US, UK, UN and Türkiye. However, the group and its leader, Abu ...
HTS’s ‘Moderation’ In Syria May Merely Be Short-Term ‘Tactical Move’: Eurasia Group Expert
On “Forbes Newsroom,” Gregory Brew, senior analyst with Eurasia Group, spoke about what may come next for Syria following the overthrow of dictator Bashar al-Assad.
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Syria HTS Chief Julani Declares Ambitious Plans to Capture Al-Aqsa Mosque and Mecca Following Damascus Takeover
HTS leader Julani declares intentions to expand influence in the Middle East, targeting Al-Aqsa Mosque and Mecca after ...
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An Unholy Alliance: Hamas, Hezbollah, and HTS’s Fraught Calculus
At the centre of this mess lies the glaring hypocrisy of Hamas. Here is a group that has defined itself not by its efforts to ...
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Christians in Syria face ‘uncertain, perilous future’ under HTS, persecution watchdog warns
Christians in Syria confront an uncertain and perilous future under the control of Islamist-led rebel forces, a human rights ...
HTS ban does not prevent Government talks in future, Number 10 suggests
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), who took power in Syria after the weekend’s events, is proscribed in the UK because of its past ...