Middle East headlines: At least 82 killed in government air raids near Damascus, and more news
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Channel: Rebel News · 2015 · News & Politics
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. JOIN TheRebel.media for more fearless news and commentary you won’t find anywhere else. http://www.TheRebel.media PLEASE DONATE TO SUPPORT TheRebel.media's first hand coverage of Israel and the Middle East! http://www.therebel.media/israel_projects_crowdfunding
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