
Recent revelations from a military commander of Hayat Tarir al-Sham (HTS) shed light on the meticulous planning and coordination that led to the successful assault on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime a year ago. According to the commander, Abu Hassan al-Hamwi, HTS, previously an Al Qaeda affiliate in northwestern Syria, initiated communication with rebels in the country's south to establish a unified front.
Al-Hamwi highlighted the significant challenge faced by rebel forces in Syria due to the lack of unified leadership and control over the battlefield. In response, HTS actively sought collaboration with other groups to consolidate their strength.