HTS security forces are on high alert in and around the Syrian city of Idlib amid continued protests against the hardline Islamist group's rule
![Syrians in Idlib province have been protesting HTS rule since the beginning of the year [Getty]](/sites/default/files/styles/image_330x185/public/2024-05/GettyImages-2043203136.jpg?h=199d8c1f&itok=3rGUdcPS)
![Syrian regime forces have been bombing the Jabal al-Zawiya area of Idlib province for several days [Getty]](/sites/default/files/styles/image_156x88/public/2023-09/GettyImages-1645171236.jpg?h=199d8c1f&itok=CAqwCz2o)
![Civilians and fighters were among the casualties of the regime shelling [AFP]](/sites/default/files/styles/image_156x88/public/2021-06/GettyImages-1233368394.jpg?h=7905f18b&itok=yL_70Epj)
