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Smoke rises from bombardment by Syrian government forces during clashes with rebels in Hama province in May 2019. AFP
Smoke rises from bombardment by Syrian government forces during clashes with rebels in Hama province in May 2019. AFP
Heavy Israeli air strikes kill Syrian soldiers near Iraq border
Conflict monitors say the raids are the heaviest to hit Syrian and pro-Iran forces in months
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The National
13 January, 2021