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It is essential to note that the Syrian opposition is not a monolith; it is comprised of various factions with differing backgrounds and objectives. The HTS represents a significant faction, while other groups such as the Syrian National Army, recognized internationally and backed by Turkey, add complexity to the opposition's composition.
Furthermore, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the northeast, predominantly Kurdish, have also played a pivotal role in denying the Syrian government control in those regions. While there is some level of coordination among these groups against the common enemy—the Assad government—ideological differences remain apparent.