ISIS/ISIL conflict in Syria/Iraq (No OpEd, No Politics)
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ShahryarHedayat
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Wesley Clark: "Our friends and allies funded ISIS to destroy Hezbollah"
ShahryarHedayat
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Syrian rebel groups congratulate Netanyahu on his election victory
Various Syrian rebel group leaders have sent congratulatory messages to newly re-elected Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to an Israeli Druse who has acted as a go-between with Israel.
“We extend to you and the great leadership of the Israeli people our warmest congratulations and blessings in the democratic wedding witnessed by the State of Israel,” wrote one opposition political activist, Musa Al-Nabhan, in a letter sent to Mendi Safadi and shared with The Jerusalem Post.
Specifically, Nabhan addressed his congratulations to Netanyahu as well as newly elected Druse Likud MK Ayoub Kara, adding, “We hope that your government will continue to provide the necessary support to the Syrian people, which are fond of you and looking to build the best of relations on all levels.”
Nabhan also thanked Kara and Safadi for their efforts.
Safadi served as former deputy minister Ayoub Kara’s chief of staff and has independently met with members of the liberal and democratic Syrian opposition who oppose the Islamists and want friendly relations with Israel.
Safadi also met with Syrian rebel leaders last week and has previously met with them in Europe and has traveled in the region, met with activists, and relayed messages from them to the Prime Minister’s Office.
He was responsible for relaying the congratulatory letters from the Syrian opposition to then President-elect Reuven Rivlin.
Safadi told the Post that he had received two official letters and numerous other calls, including from officers in the western-backed Free Syrian Army.
Another letter from The Revolutionary Assembly for the Future of Syria, addressed Netanyahu, saying, “We received with great hope and joy the news of your victory...and hope that you will continue, along with advisor Mr. Mendi Safadi, to support the Syrian revolution.”
Safadi said that the rebels thanked Israel for its humanitarian support.
"If the West implemented a strategy with the Free Syrian Army in all parts of Syria similar to that which was implemented in aid and military support to the Kurds in Kobani, Islamic State and al-Qaida’s Nusra Front would be swiftly removed from the battlefield,” argued Safadi.
Regarding reports that Israel has treated Nusra Front fighters in its hospitals, Safadi says that these rumors originated from sources close to the Syrian regime, which is trying to defame Israel by linking it to the jihadists.
“Israel unequivocally does not come under any contact of any kind with the Nusra Front or any other Islamist group since it is clear to everyone that these are a source of danger for the security of the state,” he added.
Various Syrian rebel group leaders have sent congratulatory messages to newly re-elected Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to an Israeli Druse who has acted as a go-between with Israel.
“We extend to you and the great leadership of the Israeli people our warmest congratulations and blessings in the democratic wedding witnessed by the State of Israel,” wrote one opposition political activist, Musa Al-Nabhan, in a letter sent to Mendi Safadi and shared with The Jerusalem Post.
Specifically, Nabhan addressed his congratulations to Netanyahu as well as newly elected Druse Likud MK Ayoub Kara, adding, “We hope that your government will continue to provide the necessary support to the Syrian people, which are fond of you and looking to build the best of relations on all levels.”
Nabhan also thanked Kara and Safadi for their efforts.
Safadi served as former deputy minister Ayoub Kara’s chief of staff and has independently met with members of the liberal and democratic Syrian opposition who oppose the Islamists and want friendly relations with Israel.
Safadi also met with Syrian rebel leaders last week and has previously met with them in Europe and has traveled in the region, met with activists, and relayed messages from them to the Prime Minister’s Office.
He was responsible for relaying the congratulatory letters from the Syrian opposition to then President-elect Reuven Rivlin.
Safadi told the Post that he had received two official letters and numerous other calls, including from officers in the western-backed Free Syrian Army.
Another letter from The Revolutionary Assembly for the Future of Syria, addressed Netanyahu, saying, “We received with great hope and joy the news of your victory...and hope that you will continue, along with advisor Mr. Mendi Safadi, to support the Syrian revolution.”
Safadi said that the rebels thanked Israel for its humanitarian support.
"If the West implemented a strategy with the Free Syrian Army in all parts of Syria similar to that which was implemented in aid and military support to the Kurds in Kobani, Islamic State and al-Qaida’s Nusra Front would be swiftly removed from the battlefield,” argued Safadi.
Regarding reports that Israel has treated Nusra Front fighters in its hospitals, Safadi says that these rumors originated from sources close to the Syrian regime, which is trying to defame Israel by linking it to the jihadists.
“Israel unequivocally does not come under any contact of any kind with the Nusra Front or any other Islamist group since it is clear to everyone that these are a source of danger for the security of the state,” he added.
ShahryarHedayat
Junior Member
11 Year Old ISIS Fighter Captured by Syrian Army Special Forces
On Saturday morning, the Syrian Arab Army’s Special Forces brigade “Al-Qawat Suqour Al-Sahra” (Desert Hawks) captured an 11 year old male Islamic State of Iraq and Al-Sham (ISIS) fighter at Well 105 in Jabal Al-Sha’ar (Poet Mountains).
According to a military source, the 11 year old boy was found hiding inside
an abandoned warehouse before he was apprehended by the Desert Hawks.
The child was instructed to provide the soldiers information regarding the ISIS
fighters whereabouts and his documentation – he joined ISIS along with his father, who was killed during the battle.
Due to the nature of this matter, the child’s information has been withheld;
however, a source confirmed that he was transferred to social services in the Homs Governorate.
On Saturday morning, the Syrian Arab Army’s Special Forces brigade “Al-Qawat Suqour Al-Sahra” (Desert Hawks) captured an 11 year old male Islamic State of Iraq and Al-Sham (ISIS) fighter at Well 105 in Jabal Al-Sha’ar (Poet Mountains).
According to a military source, the 11 year old boy was found hiding inside
an abandoned warehouse before he was apprehended by the Desert Hawks.
The child was instructed to provide the soldiers information regarding the ISIS
fighters whereabouts and his documentation – he joined ISIS along with his father, who was killed during the battle.
Due to the nature of this matter, the child’s information has been withheld;
however, a source confirmed that he was transferred to social services in the Homs Governorate.
ShahryarHedayat
Junior Member
Syria claims shooting down of US drone over Latakia
The Syrian military says it has shot down a US drone near the city of Latakia, a stronghold of President Bashar al-Assad in north-west Syria.
US officials have said they lost contact with a drone but that it is unclear if it was shot down.
If confirmed it would be the first time Syrian forces have attacked a US aircraft since the start of coalition strikes against Islamic State (IS).
Syria has not been participating in the raids on IS.
The country's state-run Sana news agency described the unmanned surveillance plane as "hostile", without giving further details. The Pentagon said it was looking into the incident.
An MQ-1 Predator unmanned aircraft - it is not clear what model has been shot down
The Pentagon said they lost contact with an MQ-1 Predator drone over north-west Syria
In a BBC interview last month, President Assad said "general messages" were provided to the Syrians about the coalition strikes via a third party.
The Syrian military says it has shot down a US drone near the city of Latakia, a stronghold of President Bashar al-Assad in north-west Syria.
US officials have said they lost contact with a drone but that it is unclear if it was shot down.
If confirmed it would be the first time Syrian forces have attacked a US aircraft since the start of coalition strikes against Islamic State (IS).
Syria has not been participating in the raids on IS.
The country's state-run Sana news agency described the unmanned surveillance plane as "hostile", without giving further details. The Pentagon said it was looking into the incident.
An MQ-1 Predator unmanned aircraft - it is not clear what model has been shot down
The Pentagon said they lost contact with an MQ-1 Predator drone over north-west Syria
In a BBC interview last month, President Assad said "general messages" were provided to the Syrians about the coalition strikes via a third party.
ShahryarHedayat
Junior Member
Battle for Tikrit
Miragedriver
Brigadier
Were is the Empire when you need it!
Report: 'Star Wars' Tunisia Town Becomes Flashpoint in ISIS Fight
Back to bottling my Grenache
Report: 'Star Wars' Tunisia Town Becomes Flashpoint in ISIS Fight
Back to bottling my Grenache
kwaigonegin
Colonel
Were is the Empire when you need it!
Report: 'Star Wars' Tunisia Town Becomes Flashpoint in ISIS Fight
Back to bottling my Grenache
I guess Mos Eisley truly is a place of wretched hive of scum and villiany!
Miragedriver
Brigadier
Well put Kwaigonegin! You truly are a Jedi master!