Leader behind Syria’s rebel group Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham

What is Hayat Tahrir al-Sham? And how did the Islamist group evolve into a key player in Syria’s civil war?
A major offensive has seen rebel groups in Syria retake the country’s second city, Aleppo – and demonstrated the growing prominence of the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham in the 13-year-long civil war.
The leader behind Syria’s rebel group Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham
The World's Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Martin Smith, the first Western journalist to interview HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Jolani a few years ago for a Frontline film called "The Jihadist."
Time to take Syria's Hayat Tahrir al-Sham off terror lists?
Bloodthirsty terrorists or Syria's best hope? Syrians are divided about the rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which led the offensive that resulted in the fall of Syrian dictator Bashar Assad last week.
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The Patient Efforts Behind Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s Success in Aleppo
God willing,” the militant told his lieutenants, they would “be able to celebrate Eid al-Fitr in Aleppo and Damascus soon.” That militant was Abu
What we know about Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the rebel group that led the offensive to oust Syria's leader
The organization, which the US designates a terrorist group, has tried to shed that image and appear more moderate to the West.
Syrian rebel forces led by Islamist militant group Hayat Tahir al-Sham
Sham, or HTS, has its origins in al-Qaeda and it’s considered a terrorist organization by Canada. Its leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani spoke to a crowd at Ummayad Mosque in Damascus, after Syrian rebels announced that they had ousted President Bashar al-Assad.
Who Are The Rebel Forces Who Have Toppled Bashar al-Assad's Govt In Syria? Hayat Tahrir al-Sham Explained
After 24 years of rule, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has fled Syria as the rebel forces takes over the capital city of Damascus. The rebel fighters said they have 'liberated' the capital city, taking control over government institutions and freeing prisoners,
Rebel Group’s Terrorist Label Could Hinder Efforts to Aid Syria
Sham, now taking power in Syria, a terrorist group, blocking funding and even contact with the group. Experts say that should ...
Inside Assad's luxury palace, a modernist sanctuary from the Syria he tore apart
NBC News gained exclusive access to the marble atrium and wood-lined library of the deposed president's former residence.
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Syrian rebels sweep into Aleppo, army says dozens of soldiers killed
The surprise attack, led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, was the boldest rebel assault for years in a civil ...
Christians in Syria are holding their breath
With the Islamic group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) now in control, Syria — especially its minorities — lives in paranoia. The ...
American pilgrim imprisoned in Assad’s Syria calls his release from prison ‘blessing’ Damascus
Timmerman said he was released Monday morning alongside a young Syrian man and 70 female prisoners, some of whom had their ...
‘A relief to find out he’s okay’: Urbana, Mo., man’s family thankful after his release from Syrian prison
Travis Timmerman’s family said they’re relieved their son was found safe after being imprisoned in Syria for seven months.
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Israel Faces Growing Concerns Over Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham's Takeover Threatening Jerusalem
Israel worries as Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham gains ground in Syria, raising fears of conflict spillover into Jerusalem and U.S.
Russia could lose key military bases in post-Assad Syria. Here are 3 potential scenarios for its presence.
Russia could lose key military bases in post-Assad Syria. It could cut a deal to renew access, its footprint may be reduced, or it may leave.
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What will the fall of al-Assad mean for Syria’s ancient Christian community?
Many Syrians remain apprehensive about how religious minorities, including Christians, will be treated in a new political reality being established by a Sunni militia that is still listed as a terror ...