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

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.
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."
After Assad, Can Ex-Jihadist Group Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham Lead Syria?
Assad Syria, transitioning from insurgency to governance amid challenges of legitimacy, recognition, and internal opposition.
Knowledge nugget of the day: Hayat Tahrir al-Sham
The political upheaval in Syria has brought Hayat Tahrir al-Sham into the spotlight. What is this group, and what is the history of the Syrian war? Also, go beyond the nugget to know about other groups in the region.
Who are Syrian rebels Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, HTS - and what do they want?
Syrian rebels Hayat Tahrir al-Sham have swept to power in Syria after a lightning attack over the past few weeks.
Who are Hayat Tahrir al-Sham? The Syrian rebels who overthrew Bashar al-Assad
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) is believed to be an offshoot of the terrorist group Al-Qaeda. Its leader, Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, has sought to maintain autonomy.
Syria After al-Assad: What’s Happening and What Comes Next
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, whose name means Organization for the Liberation of the Levant, was the main rebel group leading the ...
Syria's Golani vows to punish those responsible for torture under Assad
The main commander of the fighters who toppled Bashar al-Assad said on Wednesday that anyone involved in the torture or ...
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The Fall of Syria Changes Everything
Retired diplomat Chas Freeman and writer Pascal Lottaz discuss what happens now that Damascus is in the hands of Hayat Tahrir ...
Who Is Mohammed al-Bashir, Syria’s Caretaker Prime Minister?
Mr. al-Bashir previously headed a rebel-led administration in northwestern Syria. He has been tasked with running the country ...
Ukrainian operatives aided Syrian rebels with drones, Washington Post reports
Syrian fighters received about 150 drones as well as other covert support from Ukrainian intelligence operatives last month, ...
Ukraine supplied Syrian rebels with drones and operators for the offensive that toppled Assad last week: report
Ukraine supplied Syrian rebels with about 150 drones and 20 operators last month, before the toppling of Assad, sources told The Washington Post.
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What does Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham believe in?
His group, Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), and its allies have since continued their charge, pushing south towards the city of Hama. HTS already has experience in governance, dominating an opposition ...
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Jihadist rebels capture eastern Syria’s Deir Ezzor from US-backed, Kurdish-led force
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) ends brief rule by Syrian Democratic Forces after dramatic fall of Assad regime, as new caretaker ...