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Former anti-ISIS commander surrenders to Syria's new leadership

A commander associated with the fight against ISIS has reportedly surrendered to Syria's former al-Qaeda-linked president.

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The development may affect armed-group alignments and security dynamics in Syria.

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  1. The commander who smashed ISIS just surrendered to Syria's ex–Al-Qaeda president ↗ynetnews.com · Recorded source date: Aug 28, 2026, 5:32 PM UTC

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