Syrian rebels launched a surprise offensive against government positions in northwest Syria on Wednesday, reportedly capturing several villages in western Aleppo. The operation, named "Deterring Aggression," aims to create safe areas for displaced Syrians to return home in dignity and security. Rebel forces, including groups aligned with the hardline Hayat Tahrir al-Sham ( HTS ), seized key locations in Aleppo province, such as Sheikh Aqil, Jamiyat Al-Maari, and Bala, following intense clashes