Hayat Tahrir al-Sham
Foreign Islamist fighters petition Syria's Sharaa for citizenship
Rewarding them with Syrian citizenship could alienate Syrians and foreign states whose support the new government.
Sharaa's Islamist army fuels Syria's descent into sectarian slaughter
Can federalism save Syria from collapse? – opinion
Elderly Druze Sheikh dies after humiliation by Syrian HTS
Where is Hanegbi? Conflicting reports cast doubts over Israel-Syria peace talks
Arab media reports that Israel’s National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, while Israeli officials say he is in the US with Netanyahu.
US revokes foreign terrorist designation for Syria's HTS, as part of terminating sanctions
The Trump administration keeps advancing on the normalization of relations with Syria, with its last step being revoking the foreign terrorist designation for Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham.
From jihadist to president: Is Ahmed al-Sharaa's transformation true or false? - opinion
Ahmed al-Sharaa’s journey from jihadist commander to president presents the world with a highly dramatic transformation. Is it genuine or mere show?
Turkey, Syrian armies thwart ISIS plot to assassinate Ahmed al-Sharaa - report
An Islamic State-linked cell was planning to assassinate Sharaa during his visit to Daraa in southern Syria at the beginning of June, LBCI's report claimed.
Syria continues to build its new army as it looks to integrate various armed groups
The backbone of the army are the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham units that came out of Idlib and had fought Assad’s military for years, as well as units from southern Syria and units linked to Turkey.
Syria, Israel in direct talks focused on security, sources say
The two sides have held face-to-face meetings aimed at calming tensions and preventing conflict in the border region.
Syrian Interior Ministry announces targeted operation against ISIS cell in Aleppo
Syria launched an operation against ISIS in several parts of Aleppo at a time of regional anxiety about a possible resurgence of the terror group.
Unknown individuals steal remains of ex-Syrian president Hafez Assad - report
Images and videos circulating on social media showed the site heavily damaged and burnt. A large pit was visible where the tomb had once stood.
UK lifts sanctions against Syria's defense ministry and intelligence agencies
A notice posted online by the British finance ministry said that 12 entities no longer subject to an asset freeze.
Syrian forces detain two ‘Palestinian leaders in Damascus’ - report
This comes after the new Islamist leadership in Damascus cut ties with the Islamic Republic.
Operation Assad: The air mission to smuggle the Syrian despot's valuables
New details reveal how Assad smuggled millions in cash, data, and aides to the UAE as rebels closed in on Damascus.
