
Islamist Rebels Capture Hama in Blow to Syrian Government
In a first-rate improvement within the Syrian civil battle, Islamist-led rebels captured the strategically important city of Hama on Thursday, dealing a sizeable blow to President Bashar al-Assad’s forces. The rebels, led via the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) institution, released a quick and coordinated offensive on the town, following a series of clashes that intensified…