Syrian Rebels Make Major Gains, Reach Aleppo's Heart Amid Renewed Conflict

Militants led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) on Friday, made a significant breakthrough in the ongoing Syrian conflict, reaching the heart of Aleppo after a surprise offensive through government-held territory. 
The operation marked a major escalation in the conflict that has long divided Syria, as the group seized key positions in the al-Rashideen district of Aleppo province.

Eyewitnesses reported seeing heavily armed convoys of HTS militants driving through the streets of al-Rashideen on November 29, underscoring the group's bold push into a strategic urban center. Aleppo, Syria’s largest city and a key battleground throughout the war, has largely been under the control of forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad since 2016, when a major government offensive recaptured the city from opposition forces.
The unexpected advance by HTS, an organization with links to al-Qaeda, poses a direct challenge to Assad's forces, potentially threatening the fragile stability of government-controlled areas. The group's rapid movement through towns previously held by Syrian government forces signals renewed volatility in the region, where tensions have simmered despite various ceasefire agreements brokered by international actors, including Russia and Turkey.

Analysts suggest the offensive may be part of a broader strategy by HTS to reassert its influence in northwestern Syria, as infighting among rebel factions and international pressure on the group have weakened its grip in recent years.

The Syrian government has not yet issued an official response, but it is expected to launch a counteroffensive in an attempt to reclaim lost territory. The resurgence of conflict in Aleppo raises fears of renewed humanitarian crises in a region already battered by years of war, displacement, and economic hardship.

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