Syrian tanks enter demilitarized zone bordering Israel, first time in 4 decades

BEIRUT — Syrian activists say rebels and government troops are fighting for control of a key airbase in the country’s north.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says the rebels have launched a dawn offensive to take Taftanaz air base, a day before a crucial opposition conference in Qatar.


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