Saeed Abdelrazek and Caroline Akoum

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Idlib Battle Kicks Off as Turkish Forces, Al-Nusra Clash

Ankara, Beirut- Turkish forces entered Idlib in northern Syrian Sunday following clashes with militants from Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), triggering the first signs of a battle announced two days ago by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to re-impose security in the province. The two sides exchan

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Erdogan Launches Idlib Offensive, Rebel Factions Prepare to Fight Nusra Front

Ankara, Beirut – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan launched a “major military operation” in Syria’s northwestern province Idlib. The offensive is led by rebel factions belonging to the Free Syrian Army but with the support of Turkish forces and Russian air support to fight off