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In the United States, senior defense officials are engaged in a vigorous debate over HTS’s rebranding from a terrorist organization to a "salvation government," emphasizing the importance of vigilance. HTS, a group that once affiliated with al-Qaeda and rebranded itself in 2016, insists it seeks moderation. However, many experts and officials question the sincerity of its claims, especially given its history of brutality and previous ties to terrorist networks.