Syrians flee to Israeli-occupied Golan Heights seeking refuge from offensive, are turned away

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Syrians flee to Israeli-occupied Golan Heights seeking refuge from offensive, are turned away
By Maayan Lubell and Tom Perry Reuters

Dozens of Syrians approached the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on Tuesday in an apparent attempt to seek help or sanctuary from a Russian-backed Syrian government offensive, before turning back after a warning from Israel’s army.

Tens of thousands of Syrians have thronged to the Golan in the past month, fleeing a rapidly advancing offensive which has defeated rebels across a swathe of territory near Jordan and Israel and generated pressure on both neighbors to extend aid.

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