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Israel Strikes Syria, Will the US Be Next?
Israeli airstrikes have hit military targets near Damascus, allegedly to prevent weapons from being shipped to Hezbollah in Lebanon. Why now? Will Obama intervene?
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenOver the weekend, Israeli airstrikes hit military targets near Damascus, allegedly to prevent weapons from being shipped to Hezbollah in Lebanon. Why now? Will the ease with which Israel penetrated Syrian defenses put more pressure on President Obama to intervene? Also, as implementation of Obamacare gets under way, many Americans are confused — and for good reason.
Banner image: Israeli soldiers stand near signs pointing out distances to different cities at an observation point on Mount Bental in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights May 5, 2013. Photo by Baz Ratner/ Reuters
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2 storiesIsraeli Strike on Syria Puts Pressure on US
Twice during the past few days, Israel reportedly struck military installations near Damascus, the capital of Syria. The ostensible reason was evidence that Syria was transferring weapons to Hezbollah, Israel's enemy located in Lebanon. Israel has not confirmed or denied the airstrikes.
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Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act begins in just six months, but many Americans who might benefit don't even know it. Many others are confused — and for good reason.
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