In Video, Islamic Front (IF) Tours 'Liberated' Quneitra Border Crossing Near Golan Heights
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On August 29, 2014, the Islamic Front (IS) released a short video featuring the Quneitra border crossing near the Golan Heights, which the group, together with other Islamist factions, took control of recently. The video shows the deserted location, with a number of men, believed to be IF fighters, sitting and walking around leisurely. A group of IDF (Israel Defense Force) soldiers are also seen on the Israeli side of the border crossing.
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