“Syrian rebel groups have united around the militants formerly known as the Nusra Front after they split from al Qaeda. In the first interview he has given to British television, one of the key leaders inside Jabhat Fateh al-Sham (or JFS) told Sky News: ‘We’re stronger together than we are apart and it’s as simple as that.’ By severing ties with al Qaeda, JFS created conditions which allowed the dozens of disparate rebel groups in Syria (excluding Islamic State) to work together.”

Source: Rebranded Nusra Front Uniting Syria’s Rebels