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The Assassination of Samir Kuntar: An Embarrassment for Iran, Hezbollah

“Hezbollah finds itself in an awkward position as its militia is unable to launch a wide response against Israel for fear of its response, which may result in more human losses in Hezbollah ranks, especially since a third of its fighters have perished in Syria”

Aleppo Rebels Overstretched as Attack Shifts to Defense

Opposition factions in Aleppo are currently fighting on several fronts, including against ISIS and Kurdish militias in the northern countryside, and against the regime in the province’s south, west and north

Five Obstacles for the Security Council’s Syria Resolution

The resolution opted for constructive ambiguity and mutual concessions in an attempt to secure a consensus. The result was a final draft outlining the maximum Moscow could get, and the minimum Washington would surrender

Russian Air Strikes Kill 43 People in Idleb City

Rescue workers confirm 43 killed and 150 injured in attacks on a number of areas, including a busy marketplace, adding that at least 30 more bodies remained unidentified

Co-founder Yazigi Featured in AFP Article

“The regime has less and less foreign currency, revenues have dried up, the war effort is becoming more taxing and its two main donors, Russia and Iran, have their own financial problems.”