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  Syria Tightens the Noose Around Its Own Neck       Information Clearing House: ICH

  Syria Tightens the Noose Around Its Own Neck       Information Clearing House: ICH
The US, France, Turkey and Israel have all finalized their contingency plans for attacking Syria. The biggest winner in such a scenario would be Israel, as it was in the US war against Iraq. Sending Syria into turmoil would eliminate the most important supporter of the Palestinians resistance, cut off Hezbullah, leave it vulnerable to a final assault, and isolate Iran.

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