Syrian Rebels Launch Major Offensive, Seizing Aleppo and Advancing South

The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham-led campaign marks a dramatic escalation in the Syrian conflict, threatening Assad's hold on key regions after years of relative stalemate.

The rebel offensive, initiated on November 27, has led to the rapid capture of Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city, and advances toward the strategic city of Hama.
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a group with roots in al-Qaeda, is leading the campaign, signaling a shift from global jihadism to Syrian nationalism in its rhetoric and strategy.
The offensive, named 'Dissuasion of the Aggression,' has disrupted years of relative stability in the Syrian civil war, which had seen frontlines largely unchanged since the early 2010s.
Concerns are growing over the potential reemergence of extremist entities, with some analysts warning of parallels to the rise of ISIS in the region a decade ago.
Turkey's involvement, through its reported backing of HTS and other factions, complicates the geopolitical landscape, raising questions about the broader implications for regional stability.