In Syria, Infighting Grows Among Rebels

Actions by the Islamic State of Iraq and al Sham are fueling discord among the rebel groups fighting in Syria. The group said Sept. 23 that its takeover of Azaz, a town near the Bab al-Salam border crossing with Turkey that had been held by Free Syrian Army rebels, on Sept. 20 was motivated by the Free Syrian Army's desire to install democracy in Syria and close ties to the West. Islamic State of Iraq and al Sham's actions continue to undermine the rebellion against Bashar al Assad's regime and contribute to the growing strength of Jabhat al-Nusra.