What to know about sudden rebel gains in Syria's 13-year war and why it matters
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The surge in fighting has raised the prospect that another violent front could reopen in the Middle East 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.

  • TankovayaDiviziya@lemmy.worldEnglish
    57·
    18 days ago

    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.

    • technocrit@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      154·
      18 days ago

      They probably meant the hegemonic narrative rather than just “news sources”. Sure, there are alternatives but they’re completely marginalized.

      • Track_Shovel@slrpnk.netEnglish
        6·
        18 days ago

        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.