SECURITY AFFAIRS: The short answer is that the war on terror gave Israel unprecedented cover to fight its own terror threats using aggressive measures, a luxury that Jerusalem will probably lose.
The coalition is focusing on building the capacity and capability of local security forces.
"France and Israel hold intensive dialogue on international issues of mutual interest," a statement from the French embassy said.
The Syrian Democratic Forces and the US-led Coalition hope this is the final battle, after months of laying siege to Baghuz.
UK State of Security Minister Ben Wallace said that British citizens in Syria have a right to return, but that the UK would not put officials at risk to bring the Britons home
As Israel continues to strike at Iran more publicly the Syrian conflict enters a new phase.
The plan has no set timetable, so the withdrawal may be slower than originally anticipated.
ISIS took responsibility for the attack through the group's Amaq news website. However, they did not provide evidence for the claim.
New reports suggest the terror group is recovering in Iraq and Syria; Khorasan Province is eyeing a new caliphate in Afghanistan.
The British Museum is slated to open a major exhibition of Assyrian artifacts as experts warn that ISIS-looted items is still a problem.
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