What to know about sudden rebel gains in Syria’s 13-year war and why it matters
What to know about sudden rebel gains in Syria’s 13-year war and why it matters
The surge in fighting has raised the prospect of another violent front reopening in the Middle East, at a time when U.S.-backed Israel is fighting Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon, both Iranian-allied groups.
Summary
Rebels in Syria, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have launched their first major offensive on Aleppo since 2016, threatening a potential shift in the 13-year civil war.
The attack targets a city historically vital to Syria’s economy, previously reclaimed by President Assad with Russian support.
This resurgence could destabilize the region, involving players like Russia, Turkey, and Iran, while creating openings for ISIS.
HTS, previously linked to al-Qaida, has sought legitimacy but remains controversial. The fighting raises concerns of regional escalation amid other Middle Eastern conflicts.
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Wow, I didn't realize this war was still ongoing, and 13 years old. I remember when this war broke out, and not only does it seem that long ago, but I thought it was pretty much wrapped up and the government won out.
Goes to show how much the media controls our knowledge on current affairs.
Syrian here. It was never exactly wrapped up. The government had strong momentum supported by its allies, but upon reaching the last stretch of rebel stronghold, they mysteriously stopped back around 2017-ish. What seems to have happened is Russia making a deal with Turkey and agreeing to stop.
Those remaining rebels have now launched a new offensive against the samw government army, but it is weaker than ever and severely lacking of ally support.
Thanks for the update. I hope you and yours are safe. What a terrible situation
No need to ease on the emergency measures as long as the war is on, eh?
"The war is not meant to be won, it is meant to be continuous."
It's not war so much as an imperial invasion. If you think this is long, check out the history of iran, palestine, iraq, libya, afghanistan, vietnam, all of latin america, all of africa, etc.
Goes to show how much the media controls our knowledge on current affairs.
Not necessarily. It just means you aren't active enough to go out of your own information bubble. Plenty of news sources would mention many things.
They probably meant the hegemonic narrative rather than just "news sources". Sure, there are alternatives but they're completely marginalized.
This.
And a bit of what he's talking about. I live under a rock with isopods for the most part. I stopped watching the news on TV years ago, and have really reduced the effort I put into keeping up with world events because of how discouraging it is, and how much I've come to realize said narratives are primarily competing propaganda narratives.
It's insanely hard to find a modicum of truth in the sea of shit out there, and journalistic integrity has largely fallen by the wayside.
Most Americans have no idea we are occupying Syria.
We?
Americans