Daily Memo: Developments in Israel and Syria

Israel is getting tough on smuggling, while the U.S. is considering a new deployment to Damascus.

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Rule of engagement. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has instructed the Israel Defense Forces to turn part of the border with Egypt into a closed military zone over concerns about weapons smuggling. He also said the rules of engagement would be changing to allow the targeting of any unauthorized entry into the restricted area, including […]

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