Middle East headlines: At least 82 killed in government air raids near Damascus, and more news

1,253 views · Published 17 August 2015 · 2:19 · Indexed 28 October 2026

Channel: Rebel News · 2015 · News & Politics

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Igal Hecht of TheRebel.Media reports:

* Government air strikes near the Syrian capital of Damascus on Sunday have killed at least 82 people and wounded more than 200;
*  Dozens of protesters gathered outside a prison in central Israel Monday morning to rally for the release of 28 year old Avra Mengistu, an Israeli captive reportedly being held by Hamas in Gaza;
* Egypt has just approved a new anti-terror law which fines journalists for false reporting and sets a minimum fine of $25,000 for anyone who strays away from government statements on terrorist attacks;
* Spanish media report that American rapper Matisyahu's upcoming appearance at the Rotorom Sunsplash Reggae Festival has been canceled under pressure from the anti-semitic BDS movement and after his refusal to endorse a Palestinian State.


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