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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
Israeli missiles scream over Lebanon to kill six fighters in Syria
The missiles, which were fired from Lebanese airspace, hit positions held by Iran-backed militias in the Masyaf district of Hama province
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The National
25 December, 2020