After the recent series of advances by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham in western Aleppo, northwestern Hama and southern Idlib, the terrorist group has established control over the major part of the Idlib demilitarized zone. This development may mark the end of the demilitarized zone deal agreement because Hayat Tahir al-Sham is likely not going to respect the deal’s terms and conditions: the ceasefire and heavy weapons withdrawal.
The current situation sets up a foothold for a new level of the escalation in this part of Syria because a military option appears to be the only solution to neutralize the terrorists controlling Idlib and nearby areas.
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