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Israel has taken more Syrian territory, justifying the incursion as a temporary move to protect its citizens but drawing a furious reaction in the region.

Defence minister Israel Katz on Monday said the country’s military was continuing to seize “high ground” inside Syria after the toppling of Bashar al-Assad’s regime on Sunday by a group led by the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham.

The movement of tanks and infantry, which extended into and beyond a previously demilitarised buffer zone, was condemned “in the strongest possible terms” by Egypt, which said it amounted to the “occupation of Syrian land” and a “severe breach” of a 1974 armistice deal.

https://www.ft.com/content/5690c07a-...a-b3e98b241f1c

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Originally Posted by papa smurf

No it's safe to go back now ,this is a bonus for Starmer .

That's what some countries seem to be thinking too

Germany, Austria and Greece all said on Monday they were suspending their processing of asylum claims from Syrians.

https://www.ft.com/content/5690c07a-...a-b3e98b241f1c

Per report of 3.34pm today

Hundreds of Syrian refugees have gathered at two border crossings in southern Turkey by Monday, eagerly anticipating their return after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government.
Many arrived at the Cilvegözü and Öncüpınar border gates at daybreak, draped in blankets and coats.

Scrolling news link: https://www.theguardian.com/world/li...e-updates-blog