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As the chaos unfolds, Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) emerges as a prominent force in the current Syrian landscape. Once affiliated with Al-Qaeda, HTS has shifted towards localized governance. The group's leadership is focused on stabilizing its control over the areas it governs and reducing the influence of extremist factions.
HTS faces challenges in rebranding itself amidst a backdrop of historical affiliations with terrorism. However, its purported transition away from its extremist roots focuses on local governance, presenting an opportunity for a more moderate approach in providing stability.