First of all ISIS entered Syria in
early 2013 not 2011/2012 and as soon as it entered Syria, there were serious tensions between the mainly Iraqi daesh terrorists and the FSA. In 2013, Daesh killed many FSA top commanders, looted the little armament the rebels had (most of which they captured from Assad's weapons depots) and raided on the Supreme Millitary Command’s Head Quarters in Bab al-Hawa. Most of The Syrian rebels didn't declare an all out war on ISIS throughout the rest of 2013 but there were however continual tensions between them and daesh. However I am sure Daesh captured
200 times "in quantity and quality" more weaponry from fleeing Iraqi soldiers and Syrian/Iraqi army depots. By your logic, The West should also stop arming the "Moderate" Iraqi government military to prevent the weapons falling into the wrong hands.
Timeline of the events from April 2013 - December 2013
- ISIS tries to attack the SMC HQ at Bab al Hawa, the SMC calls on the rebels to help defend the HQ.
- ISIS kidnaps Brigadier General Ahmad Birri, head of Hama military council in Saraqib, Idlib
- ISIS storms and captures the liberated village of Haram in Idlib countryside, promising to punish criminals
- ISIS raids and captures Maskana after a dispute with rebels, killing and arresting a number of commanders including Bab al Hawa crossing supervisor Dr. Husayn al Sulayman, Abu Rayan.
- After failed negotiations, it was made public that the ISIS kidnapped the leader of the Hanano brigade Mohamad Istanboli on his way back from the Homs frontline. Istanboli was on his way to his hometown of Salqin, Idlib
- ISIS kidnaps Brigadier General Ahmad Birri, head of Hama military council in Saraqib, Idlib
- Kidnapping of two Atareb FSA commanders
- ISIS attacks Shada offices in Al Bustan neighborhood in Aleppo
- ISIS emir in Bab al Hawa reaches deal with SMS to leave the area
- ISIS stormed Kafranbel and raided the local council, the local media office and the offices of local radio station, Radio Fresh. ISIS accuses the activists of Kafranbel of being agents of the west. Radio fresh had interviewed US ambassador Robert Ford on November 28.
- December 29, ISIS storms Sarmada and raises their flag declaring control of the village from the rebel and arresting its members. The rebels increases its checkpoint on the Sarmada-Bab al Hawa crossing to keep the ISIS from reaching it. ISIS also raided SMC headquarters near the town and confiscated US aid including helmets and Froot Loops
- January 2nd, Atareb FSA fight Ali Obeid found dead after he was kidnapped the previous day
- AND MANY MANY MORE......
By early 2014, various rebel groups declared war on ISIS terrorists and fought them hard especially in the countryside of Aleppo and Idlib. Until June 2014, ISIS terrorists killed
5641 rebels most of whom were moderate.
In 2014, 56% of Daesh battles were against Syrian Rebels 29% against Kurds. 12% against Regime Forces.
Activists: 7,000 killed in Syrian rebel infighting
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Sure enough, about a year later, Nusra extremists are now showing their true colors and doing the same thing ISIS terrorists did from April 2013- January 2014. But the moderate rebels can not confront them now so long as the world keep away from helping strengthen the rebels' hand.
–Ajnad al-Sham commander Abu Zaid Qanas allegedly was killed by Nusra in eastern Ghouta.
– JAN executed media activist Walid al-Qasim and 5 FSA Dawn of Freedom Brigades rebels in Huraytan, north of Aleppo.
–Clashes between Al-Nusra and Western-backed rebels spread from Aleppo province into neighboring Idlib–Reuters
Syria battle between al Qaeda and Western-backed group spreads| Reuters
–Nusra Pushes Out Western-Backed Rebels from Aleppo, Idlib Provinces
Nusra Pushes Out Western-Backed Rebels from Aleppo, Idlib Provinces | Al Akhbar English
And today they killed 29 FSA fighters
Dozens dead as Nusra takes US-backed Syria rebel base: activists | News , Middle East | THE DAILY STAR