Hayʼat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) is an armed Islamist rebel group in Syria. They have been waging an armed conflict against the regime of Bashar Assad as well as the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
The presence of such equipment constitutes a threat to the State of Israel and IDF operations, the military explained.
Sharaa warned that mass killings threaten Syria’s unity and pledges swift justice.
The IDF began operating in Syria when HTS took power in order to preemptively stop a sudden invasion by Syrian jihadists.
Massacre reports put pressure on Syria’s new leadership to respond.
In his first comments on the violence, interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa said government forces would pursue "remnants" of the ousted Bashar al Assad government and bring them to trial.
Syrian forces battle Alawite insurgents for a second day as unrest spreads, with over 120 reported killed in the biggest challenge yet to Sharaa’s rule.
SDF commander Mazloum Abdi says he welcomes Israeli support to protect Kurdish achievements, as regional tensions and security challenges persist.
There may be a window of opportunity for better ties with Syria, however it seems the new policy in Jerusalem may close that window.
Five members of the seven-strong preparatory committee are either in HTS or close to the group, and there are no Druze or Alawite members, both of which are significant minorities in Syria.
‘The organization should not be viewed in isolation from federalist tendencies and Netanyahu’s pro-Druze remarks,’ says Syria and Lebanon expert, Dr. Moran Levanoni
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