Syrian Refugees, Fleeing Bombardment, Near Israeli Border

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29 Juni 2018 – The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said it delivered aid, including food, baby formula, and medical equipment, overnight to several thousand Syrian refugees who have fled a government-led offensive in the south (Haaretz) to camps in the Golan Heights. The IDF has said it will not allow Syrian refugees to cross over the border, citing national security concerns. https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/israel-transferred-aid-to-syrians-seeking-refuge-near-border-1.6221747