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Israeli Counter-Terrorism Expert Shows the Chaos on Syria’s Border

From an elevated observation point only a few hundred yards from Israel’s border with Syria, observers can hear and witness the civil war underway there, and with a single sweep of the eyes can take in a village controlled by al Qaeda, next to a second controlled by Hezbollah, and occasionally see plumes of smoke or hear the sounds of bombs exploding in the distance.

Alexander Kots, Komsomolskaya Pravda via AP

Iran Goes Deep with Ground Troops in Syria

While the government of Iran is officially denying it has deployed ground troops in Syria, Iranian media is reporting that more than one dozen Islamic Revolution Guard Corps officers have died there in the past three years.

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UNESCO Approves Arab-Drafted Anti-Israel Resolution

As the wave of Palestinian knife attacks continues, and the Palestinians follow up on burning down the tomb of Joseph by lobbing firebombs near the tomb of Rachel, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has passed an Arab-drafted resolution condemning Israel.

Obama Holds Bilateral Meeting With Russian President Putin At UN

US, Russia Ink Syrian Airstrike Deal

The United States and Russia have agreed on new rules to avoid any confusion or conflict in Syria as both countries lead different coalitions. The Iraqi government also agreed not to ask Russia for help in its airspace.