Syrian opposition lambastes Hayat Tahrir al-Sham leader
Amid little hope left for the recently observed Idlib cease-fire, opposition activists said the latest speech delivered by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani cannot be built upon during the upcoming confrontations.
ALEPPO, Syria — The cease-fire that has been observed in Idlib governorate since Jan. 12, after it was announced by the Turkish Ministry of Defense on Jan. 10, may not hold for long.
The Syrian regime has repeatedly breached the agreement through land and airstrikes on rebel-held areas in Idlib and has committed horrific massacres, the latest of which killed on Jan. 16 more than 100 people.
This return to strikes and possible return to confrontations raises questions about the ability of the opposition, namely Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the largest military force in Idlib, to confront and prevent the advance of the regime forces.
The military spokesman for the HTS military wing, Abu Khaled al-Shami, told Eldorar Alshamia network Jan. 12, “We declare our full readiness to repel any expected aggression.”
