Syrian Rebels Overrun Depots, Seize Government Weapons

UPDATED 7:13 AM EST, December 17, 2012

Syrian rebels made broad gains over the weekend and into Monday, capturing a military base in Aleppo on Sunday and overrunning other arms depots. Reuters reports on opposition successes, which come as Israeli news outlets report on declarations from regional Salafist groups to the effect that the rebels will focus on destroying Israel after overthrowing the Iran-backed Assad regime in Damascus.

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