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ISIS Strikes Again: Police Brothers Killed in Deir Ezzor

2/19/2026

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ISIS claimed responsibility for a February 19 attack in Raghib, Deir Ezzor province, that killed a police officer and wounded another who were brothers.
It was the fourth ISIS assault against the Syrian government since December.
The attack followed U.S. operations, including relocating over 5,000 ISIS prisoners to Iraq amid fears of mass escapes.
Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara has moderated his stance since taking power.
He faces ongoing threats from ISIS.

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ISIS claimed responsibility for a February 19 attack in Raghib, Deir Ezzor province, that killed a police officer and wounded another who were brothers.
It was the fourth ISIS assault against the Syrian government since December.
The attack followed U.S. operations, including relocating over 5,000 ISIS prisoners to Iraq amid fears of mass escapes.
Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara has moderated his stance since taking power.
He faces ongoing threats from ISIS.