It is reported by several media outlets that attacks in Saraqib and Nayrab areas have taken place. According to the report, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and other al-Qaeda-linked groups launched those attacks and attacks are reportedly supported by the Turkish military. Besides, at least 6 civilians have been killed in Afrin by a car bomb explosion….
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Israel will target Hamas leaders if ‘violence’ escalates in Gaza
In an election campaign on 8 February 2020, Israeli Defense Minister Naftali Bennett called for a “cold war” with Iran. He also warned that Hamas leaders will be targeted, if ‘violence’ from Gaza doesn’t stop. He said he is not interested in more two- or three-day rounds of ‘violence’ with Hamas. According to him, Israel…
Read moreTurkey has plan B: Turkish Defense Minister
If agreements over the last major rebel enclave in the country continue to be violated, Ankara will change its plan of action in northwestern Syria, Turkish defense minister warned. Turkey and Russia brokered a ceasefire for Idlib where Syrian government forces backed by Russian warplanes is waging a fierce assault to capture the region from the anti-government…
Read moreRecent developments in Syria
Several media reported that the government forces took control of Buwaybiyah, al-Kusaybiyah and the ICARDA region. They also entered in Al-Zurbeh and Tall Hadeah area. Also, they have secured the area of Al-Eis encircling the nearby Turkish observation post. On the other side, anti-government militia sources reported intense airstrikes in Kafr Nouran, Kafr Hamrah, Khan…
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