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Syria announces arrest of ISIL leader al-Zoubi

Syria announces arrest of ISIL leader al-Zoubi

Summary

Syria's Interior Ministry reported that Taha al-Zoubi, an important ISIS leader, was captured in the Damascus area. The arrest came from a well-planned security operation where a suicide belt and weapon were found with him.

Key Facts

  • Taha al-Zoubi is a leader within the ISIS group.
  • He was arrested in the Damascus countryside.
  • Syria's Interior Ministry announced the arrest.
  • The operation was described as "tightly executed."
  • A suicide belt and a military weapon were found on al-Zoubi.
  • The information was reported by Syria's SANA news agency.

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