Syrians fleeing war will not be allowed in Israel: Netanyahu

Civilians fleeing Syria's war will not be allowed to enter Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday adding however that his government will continue providing them with humanitarian aid. Tens of thousands of Syrians have fled a government offensive in the country's south that started on June 19 and some have set up makeshift camps near the Israeli-held Golan Heights. "Regarding southern Syria, we will continue to defend our borders," Netanyahu said at the start of a cabinet meeting.

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