Syrian Rebels Seize Aleppo in Major Challenge to Assad's Rule

The rebel offensive, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, marks the most significant shift in Syria's 13-year civil war in years, with implications for regional stability and global powers.

• Rebel forces, led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), captured Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city, in a surprise offensive that forced government troops to retreat.
• The Assad regime, backed by Russia and Iran, has launched airstrikes on rebel-held areas, including Idlib, killing dozens of civilians and targeting insurgent strongholds.
• The offensive reflects a weakening of Assad's allies, with Russia preoccupied in Ukraine and Hezbollah severely degraded by recent Israeli military actions.
• The renewed conflict risks further destabilizing the region, potentially triggering another refugee crisis and complicating the balance of power involving Turkey, Iran, and Israel.
• The U.S. and its allies express concerns over HTS's terrorist designation, while monitoring the situation for broader implications on Islamic State resurgence and regional security.

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