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Who are the Syria rebels?

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December 3, 2024

Anti-government forces have taken control of Syria's second city Aleppo. But who are the rebels and what are their goals? One key player is the group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham - or HTS, which already controls much of northwest Syria and is expanding its reach. DW news spoke to Middle East expert Sara Stachelhaus for more details.

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