Did Assad give Syria's military secrets to Israel to save himself, family?
4 days, 17 hours ago

Did Assad give Syria's military secrets to Israel to save himself, family?

India Today  

Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad exchanged his country’s military secrets with Israel for passage out of the country, according to Turkish media reports. Assad allegedly gave coordinates of weapon depots to Israel, which then bombed them even as the rebel forces were taking control of Damascus. Abdulkadir Selvi, a political commentator for Turkish daily, Hurriyet, said a reliable source told him Assad gave a list with "the location of weapons depots, missile systems, and warplanes as a guarantee that Israel would not target him during his flight". Selvi also revealed he found out other details about Assad's departure which “particularly concern Israel’s role,” but he hasn’t delved into further details.

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Did Assad make a secret deal with Israel for a safe passage to Moscow?
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4 days, 17 hours ago

Did Assad make a secret deal with Israel for a safe passage to Moscow?

India Today  

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Syria's ousted leader Assad says he wanted to keep fighting but Russian allies evacuated him
1 week ago

Syria's ousted leader Assad says he wanted to keep fighting but Russian allies evacuated him

Associated Press  

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In first statement since his ouster, Assad denies 'planned' departure from Syria
1 week ago

In first statement since his ouster, Assad denies 'planned' departure from Syria

Firstpost  

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Former Syrian president al-Assad details departure from Damascus to Russia
1 week ago

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China Daily  

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India TV News  

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New Indian Express  

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Live Mint  

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India Today  

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LA Times  

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Firstpost  

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