US in direct touch with Islamist rebels who took over Syria Monetary TimesUnited States in Direct Touch With Rebels Who Took Over Syria The New York TimesU.S. officers in direct touch with Syria’s new leaders The Washington PostUS officers had been in direct touch with the Syrian riot crew that ousted Assad, Blinken says The Related PressWashington in Direct Talks With Islamist Faction That Toppled Assad The Wall Side road Magazine