Syrian Rebel Leader's Transformation: From Jihadist to Revolutionary

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Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, the leader of the Islamist militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), has revealed his real name, Ahmed al-Sharaa, amid a significant rebel offensive in Syria. This move comes as HTS fighters have made substantial territorial gains, including entering the city of Hama, marking a notable shift in the Syrian conflict.
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