Syrian government launches attack on key town

London, Asharq Al-Awsat—The Syrian government has launched an attack over the last 48 hours on the strategic town of Qusayr, which lies near the Lebanese border. Hezbollah fighters were reported to be fighting alongside government forces. Reports said the fighting was intense with both sides claiming the upper hand. Asharq Al-Awsat quoted the Free Syrian Army (FSA) as saying it was in control of the town and that the fighting was limited to the outskirts. The paper said the state-run me...

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Syria readies missiles to strike Israel

London, Asharq Al-Awsat—The UK’s Sunday Times learned this week that the Syrian military has prepared batteries of its most advanced missiles to retaliate against Israel in the event of another air strike. This incident has increased fears that the Syrian conflict could spread beyond the borders of the war-torn country. Israeli officials have suggested that additional raids could take place in the future, and warned of “crippling consequences” if the Syrian government reacted. ...

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