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Syrian leader said to “ask” US to press Israel to withdraw its forces
Scare quotes are mine. [IsraelTimes] Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has demanded that the United States tell Israel to pull its forces out of the border buffer zone and the Syrian side of Mount Herman, Israel’s Kan TV news reports.Israeli officials tell the outlet that they have received no official request on the matter. They also say that Israel’s military presence at and across the border is necessary to protect its security. The unsourced report also says the rebel leader has asked the US to provide humanitarian aid to the country. I vote no on each count. Related: Ahmed al-Sharaa 01/03/2025 Over 21,000 deaths in Syria during 2024: Monitor Ahmed al-Sharaa 01/01/2025 Solidifying the conquest: Islamist rebel commander tapped as acting HTS defense chief, and more Ahmed al-Sharaa 12/31/2024 Syria’s long-ruling Baath party on way out after collapse of Assad regime Posted by: trailing wife 2025-01-04 |
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