Assad regime under major pressure as Islamist rebels seize more territory; Israel, US watch
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The conflict in Syria has escalated dramatically, and Islamist rebels have caught many by surprise with rapid territorial gains at the expense of the Assad regime.
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Ryder added that the U.S. remains aware of the potential for further death and destruction but maintains no active role in the conflict. There are about 900 American soldiers in Syria as part of a mission to defeat the Islamic State.
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