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- What to know about sudden rebel gains in Syria’s 13-year war and why it matters The Associated Press
- Live briefing: Israeli military strikes Lebanese targets after Hezbollah fires on Israel The Washington Post
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- Rebel groups have taken Syria’s second-biggest city. Here’s who they are CNN