The opposition fighters have said the campaign was in response to stepped-up strikes in recent weeks against civilians by the Russian and Syrian air force on areas in rebel-held Idlib, and to preempt any attacks by the Syrian army.
Opposition sources in touch with Turkish intelligence said Turkey, which supports the rebels, had given a green light to the offensive.
They’re not religious extremists. They’re “rebels”. Probably “moderate rebels”. Because they’re servants of the empire that we live under. \s
It’s like how the terrorist attacks on Lebanon are just genious war maneuveurs as part of a
genocidewar.Listen to more NPR if you can’t keep up.