2015 Idlib offensive refers to a series of rebel operations and is mentioned in the English-language weekly magazine-format newspaper edited where?
2015 Idlib offensive The 2015 Idlib offensive refers to a series of rebel operations in the Idlib Governorate, during the Syrian Civil War. The offensive started with a rebel assault on the capital of the province, Idlib. According to "The Economist", the capture of Idlib came about largely because Gulf Arab states "gave more backing to their proxies despite American objections."
2014 Eastern Syria offensive The 2014 Eastern Syria offensive was an offensive launched by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS or IS) against government-held military installations in eastern Syria during the Syrian Civil War, after expelling the Syrian rebels from the region. The offensive is considered to be the largest military attack against the Syrian government launched by ISIL since its establishment. It is also considered to be a reaction to Syrian Army military operations against ISIL positions in eastern Syria.