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Why Israel is getting involved in Syria's internal fighting

Sky News Wednesday, 16 July 2025 ()
Why Israel is getting involved in Syria's internal fightingIsrael has shown little respect for international borders since becoming the unrivalled military hegemon of the Middle East.  Today that meant an Israeli airstrike on a government building in Damascus.
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