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Wednesday 28 October 2020
In an unusual move, the Israeli army confirmed the raid took place.
It has used Palmyra’s ancient amphitheatre as a venue for public executions.
“They were executed either by beheading or by shooting,” the source said.
“We could have completely lost Palmyra… The joy I feel is indescribable.”
The so-called caliphate took over the world heritage site and city in May 2015.
The killing is believed to be the second of a top IS commander in recent weeks.
This year the group has destroyed much of the Palmyra, a World Heritage Site in Syria.
IS has yet to inform local residents who the executed individuals were or why they had been killed.
The group blew up the Arch of Triumph in Palmyra.
The 2,000-year-old temple was part of the remains of the ancient caravan city in central Syria.
Palmyra’s was destroyed by the group at the weekend.
He had been retired for 13 years.
20 men they accused of fighting for the regime were killed.
Before Syria’s conflict began in March 2011 – more than 150,000 tourists visited Palmyra every year.
LIKE ALMOST EVERYTHING this year, Halloween in 2020 will be a bit different from usual.
Large scale fancy-dress parties shouldn’t be happening under Level 5.
One thing we can still do, however, is watch some horror films.
There’s plenty to choose from ranging between the child-friendly to the very scary ones available on streaming platforms and set to be shown on TV in the coming days.
So, this morning we’re asking you: Do you plan to watch some horror films this Halloween?
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