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Clashes Resume in Southern Syria
(Ha'aretz) Zvi Bar'el - Since the end of July, the media and human rights groups have reported violent clashes in southern Syria between local militias and pro-regime and pro-Iranian forces. The militias have attacked Syrian military targets, laid bombs at roadblocks, and called on civilians to fight the Syrian regime. The rebel militias still have large quantities of small arms and explosives with which they can keep the resistance alive. In the city of Daraa, where the rebellion began, the Syrian civil administration isn't functioning yet, even though a cease-fire was reached a year ago. Most services are operated by local committees and the courts are run by tribal heads.