Who Are HTS, the Rebels Leading the Syria Offensive?
Briefly

Syrian rebels, unified under Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, launched an unexpected offensive in Aleppo, disrupting a stagnant civil war and expanding territorial control.
The fighters opposed to President Bashar al-Assad's rule have come together under Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, changing the dynamic of the ongoing conflict.
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, previously an extremist faction, has attempted to establish a civilian government in northern Syria, challenging past radical affiliations.
The current offensive marks a significant shift in the civil war dynamics, as rebel factions unite in opposition to President al-Assad's regime after years of dormancy.
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