Palmyra....

Backed by Russian airstrikes, Syrian government forces pushed into the ancient town of Palmyra that has been held by the Islamic State group since May, state TV reported.
Iraqi military spokesman announced the start of a long-awaited military operation to recapture the northern city of Mosul from IS militants.

The advance on Palmyra, a UNESCO world heritage site, came after the troops managed this week to capture several hills and high ground around the town, famed for its priceless archaeological site and Roman ruins. Syrian troops have been on the offensive for days in an attempt to capture the town.

The fall of Palmyra to IS militants last year had raised concerns world over, and the destruction the extremists subsequently embarked upon sent shock waves through archaeological circles and beyond. It was also a big blow to the government of Syrian President Bashar Assad whose forces pulled out with apparently little fighting.

May be the key here is to support the Syrian Gov.   Less migrants, Less Destruction, less hate, and less war in the middle east.                    Just a thought.