Israeli troops battle protesters in Syria, 20 dead

- This is a slaughter. If it were happening in Syria, Egypt, Libya, etc., it would be called that. But since it's our "closest ally" then it's okay. Just look at the headline. It implies that the Israelis are fighting a war with a equally equipped enemy.
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