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the kurds were essential to finding the leader of the islamic state.

U.S. officials would not discuss the specific intelligence provided by the Kurds, but said that their role in finding al-Baghdadi was essential — more so than all other countries combined, as one put it — contradicting President Donald Trump’s assertion over the weekend that the United States..

importing middle east terrorism

Here's how the Times put it: '...even as the Syrian Kurdish fighters were risking their lives in the hunt that led to Mr. al-Baghdadi's death this weekend, Mr. Trump abruptly shattered America's five-year partnership with them.' . ..

envoy: golan will remain integral part of syria

The Israeli regime has long been pushing for the US recognition of Tel Aviv’s ‘sovereignty’ claims over the territory, which, as the Syrian ambassador mentioned, was seized in 1967. . In late March, US President Donald Trump signed a decree that suited the Israeli interest regarding..

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