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The result has been a concerted effort by the rebel factions, primarily the jihadist alliance led by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and the Syrian National Army (SNA), to push aggressively against Assad’s forces. Notably, there has been an unexpected calm along the northeastern front, where Kurdish forces control significant territory. Though an outbreak of violence between rebel and Kurdish groups was anticipated, reports have indicated a tactical truce allowing rebels to concentrate on their fight against Assad.