Hayat Tahrir al-Sham claims moderation as Syria's political landscape shifts

The Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) claims to be moderate amid the changing political landscape in Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime. This shift significantly impacts the balance of power in the region. HTS, which evolved from the extremist group Jabhat al-Nusra, is now a leading force against the Assad regime. Its leader, Abu Mohammad al-Golani, is positioned to take advantage of the current situation. Despite these developments, the future for Syrians remains uncertain. The fall of Assad may benefit HTS and the opposition, but lasting peace in Syria is still in question.