Syria’s interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa and rebel faction leaders have agreed to merge their groups under the Ministry of Defense, according to Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). This consolidation could prevent chaos in the country and stabilize the region, similar to Libya. The move fulfills a pledge made by Sharaa last week as leader of HTS.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/12/24/israel-syria-war-news-hamas-gaza-palestine-yemen