SKSAMAR KASSABALI

1. Article · Aug 20, 2026 · SAMAR KASSABALI - Associated Press

   Lebanon extradites ex-Assad general to Syria for trial over alleged crimes (opens the original)

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   DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Lebanon on Wednesday extradited a former Syrian military officer under ousted President Bashar Assad and he will be put on trial in Syria, the Interior Ministry said. Maj. Gen. Adel Issa is the first military officer to be turned over by Lebanon since Assad’s fall in late 2024. Lebanon’s judicial authorities decided on Tuesday to deliver Issa to Syria, after questioning him over crimes he allegedly committed during the country’s conflict. Syria’s Interior Ministr

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2. Article · Aug 18, 2026 · Samar Kassabali, The Associated Press

   Israel strikes an air base in northwest Syria to prevent Turkish troops from deploying (opens the original)

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   DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Israel struck an air base in northwest Syria early Tuesday, saying it aimed to prevent Turkish troops from deploying there. One year of digital access for only $205* *First annual payment billed as $205.00 + GST for one year. This annual subscription will automatically renew at $233.00 + GST every 52 weeks (10% off the regular annual price of $259.35). Offer available to new and qualified returning subscribers only. Cancel any time. *Your next Brandon Sun subscription paym

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