Syria readies offensive
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Despite its defeat in Syria in 2019, IS' sleeper cells still carry out deadly attacks in Syria and Iraq, where the extremists once declared their caliphate.
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Everything you need to know about the Syria–Israel deal in Paris
Syria and Israel have agreed to set up a joint mechanism after US-mediated talks in Paris on Tuesday, in what they are calling a “dedicated communication cell” aimed at sharing intelligence and coordinating military de-escalation.
The talks, in Paris, are the latest bid to reduce tensions between two longtime enemies. A deal would help both curry favor with the Trump administration.
Officials from Syria and Israel are set to resume U.S.-mediated talks in Paris to aim for a security agreement to ease tensions between the two countries.
Images shared by Syria's state-run news agency showed blood on carpets, holes in the walls, shattered windows and fire damage.
Israeli forces have abducted four young men after infiltrating the Quneitra countryside in southern Syria, in a new violation of the country’s sovereignty.
Syria has begun circulating new currency bills, a year after Bashar Assad's government fell. Central Bank Governor Mokhles Nazer said Saturday that the exchange of old Syrian pounds with new banknotes has officially started.
The interior ministry said it had information that the Jihadist group planned "suicide operations and attacks ... by targeting churches and civilian gathering spots," prompting security to be tightened.
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