Syria conflict: White Helmets evacuated by Israel
Source: bbc
"Israel says it has carried out an evacuation of members of Syria's White Helmets civil defence group from a war zone in south-western Syria.
Some 422 volunteers and family members were taken to Jordan via the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights overnight.
The UK, one of the nations requesting Israel's help, hailed the operation and will assist with resettlement.
The White Helmets describe themselves as a volunteer workforce that acts to save people in Syria's war zones.
Supporters of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, and his Russian allies, say the White Helmets support the rebels and also have links to jihadist groups
How did the operation come about?
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said they were acting on a request from the US, the UK and other European nations.
The White Helmets had become trapped in an area of south-western Syria near the border with the Golan Heights after an offensive by the Syrian military.
Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-44915099
Wellstone ruled
(34,661 posts)US A=-1, Vlad wins again! The Dead People of Syria say thank you to Trump,what a POS.
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Wellstone ruled
(34,661 posts)and now has his Puppet Dictator in full charge. Millions of Syrian people displaced with tens of thousands dead. So much for our Government helping these people. Putin wins,we lose. Imagine the Consequences going forward in Middle East stability.