Rebels of Syria's southern front are likely to form a new powerful alliance similar to Fatah Army in Idlib city, in order to maintain gains they made recently in Daraa province, sources told Zaman al-Wasl.
The Islamist rebels, who seized the historic town of Bosra two weeks ago and made strategic gains by controlling most of the border line with Jordan, are seeking to have one command works as a military umbrella to all rebel factions, including al-Qaeda's Syria wing, the Nusra Front, and moderate rebels of Free Syrian Army (FSA).
Fatah Army is an alliance of Islamist rebels north of Syria who was able to capture the city of Idlib for the first time since the revolution erupted in March 2011, and to inflict humiliating defeats on Bashar al-Assad's forces and its allied militias.
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On Tuesday, most rebels active in Bosra, northwest of Daraa, met on the the amphitheater of the ancient town. They issued a statement urges for unity, solidarity and to find the proper ways to close the ranks.
Syria's southwestern corner is of strategic importance due to its proximity to Damascus and neighboring states Israel and Jordan. It is also the last significant foothold of mainstream rebels, who have mostly been crushed elsewhere in Syria by government forces or jihadist groups.
The mainstream rebels, known as "The Southern Front", say they have received more military support from Assad's foreign foes since the start of the push by the Syrian army and allied militia including the Lebanese group Hezbollah.
Support to the Southern Front groups has been channeled via Jordan, a staunch ally of the United States, according to Reuters.
Zaman Al Wasl
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