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Syria caught up in Lebanon fallout


Gideon talks to FT contributing editor Kim Ghattas about the rebel advances in Syria that have taken place in the wake of Israel’s bombardment of President Bashar al-Assad’s Hizbollah allies in Lebanon. Will Assad’s backers in Iran and Russia hold firm and can the ceasefire agreement in neighbouring Lebanon hold? Clip: Channel 4 News


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Rebel advances in Syria spell danger for Russia’s Middle Eastern ambitions

Inside Aleppo: the Syrian city captured by rebels

Rebel offensive boosts Turkey’s influence in Syria

Assad is sitting tight as Syria burns


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