Tag: Bashar Assad
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Syrian missile not intentional, Israel says
A missile from Syria that landed deep inside Israel, setting off air raid sirens, was the result of a misfire, according to the Israeli military. Gen. Frank McKenzie, head of U.S. Central Command, said it was due to incompetence by Syrian air defense. The Associated Press has the story: Israeli military confirms that Syrian missile…
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New details from attempts to release Syrian hostage
New details are emerging about failed U.S. efforts under the Trump administration to negotiate the release of journalist Austin Tice, who has been held captive by the Syrian government since 2012. The Biden administration seems to be taking a similar approach toward Syria and its human rights abuses. The Associated Press has the story: Insiders…