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UK Court Convicts Two Men in Deadly IS-Inspired Plot Against Jewish Community

mar Hussein (left) and Walid Saadaoui (right) have been found guilty of preparing acts of terrorism. Bilel Saadaoui (centre) was found guilty of failing to disclose information about acts of terrorism.  Two men have been found guilty of preparing acts of terrorism in a plot to massacre hundreds of Jews in northwest England. Walid Saadaoui, 38, and Amar Hussein, 52 , were convicted at Preston Crown Court after investigators uncovered their plan to smuggle automatic weapons and ammunition into the UK. Authorities revealed that the men intended to launch a gun rampage targeting mass gatherings of Jewish people. Saadaoui had arranged for four AK-47 rifles, two pistols, and 900 rounds of ammunition to be imported, believing he was working with a fellow extremist. In reality, he was communicating with an undercover operative known as “Farouk,” who exposed the plot. Police described the scheme as potentially “ one of, if not the, deadliest terrorist attacks in UK history .” The convi...

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Syria's Interim Leader Calls for Unity Amid Escalating Violence

 

In a heartfelt appeal for peace, Syria's interim leader, Ahmed Sharaa, addressed the nation following the deadliest outbreak of violence in over a decade. Speaking from a mosque in his childhood neighborhood of Mazzah, Damascus, Sharaa emphasized the importance of national unity and domestic peace. "We must preserve our unity and live together," he urged, acknowledging the challenges facing the country.

The recent clashes, which erupted in the coastal regions of Latakia and Tartous, have claimed over 1,000 lives, including civilians, security personnel, and fighters loyal to the ousted regime of Bashar al-Assad. The violence marks a grim chapter in Syria's ongoing struggle for stability after the fall of Assad's government in December.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that the violence has spiraled into revenge killings and summary executions, with armed militias targeting Alawite communities accused of supporting the former regime. The interim government faces mounting pressure to address these sectarian tensions and restore order.

Sharaa's call for peace comes as a reminder of the resilience and unity needed to rebuild a nation torn apart by years of conflict. "Syria has the characteristics for survival," he reassured, urging citizens to rise above sectarian divides and work towards a peaceful future.


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