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Israel Minister Doubts Syria Ceasefire Will Hold

Israeli Defence Minister Moshe Yaalon said on Monday he was sceptical that a Syria ceasefire announced for February 27 by the United States and Russia will succeed. He also said that both Washington and Moscow recognise Israeli freedom of action

Israeli Defence Minister Moshe Yaalon pauses during a press conference at the prime minist

Russia Calling the Shots as Nations Lock Down Syria Plan

WASHINGTON (AP) — As the United States and world powers gather again in a bid to end Syria’s civil war, Russia appears to be calling the shots. Nations meeting Friday in New York and the UN will essentially be negotiating

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