Israel Rescues White Helmets
An international operation led by Israel has rescued four hundred members of the White Helmets civil defence group and their families trapped in southern Syria.
An international operation led by Israel has rescued four hundred members of the White Helmets civil defence group and their families trapped in southern Syria.
Also in the programme: the Zinoviev letter and the return of General Dostum.
(Picture: Syrian Civil Defence (SCD) volunteers, known as White Helmets, pose for a group photo in unknown location, on October 7, 2016. Credit: EPA)
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