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In Photos: Cracking Down on Militants in a Palestinian Refugee Camp in Lebanon
VICE News patrolled the streets of Lebanon’s Ain al-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp with a new security force created by local officials to combat the growing presence of militant groups.
The Wreckage of Syria's Civil War Is More Dire Than Ever — and the UN Isn't Helping
An exceedingly bleak humanitarian catastrophe shows signs of worsening as the conflict between Syrian government forces and rebel factions enters its fifth year.
Al-Nusra Military Commander Is Killed in a Mystery Airstrike
Jabhat al-Nusra's top military commander was reportedly killed in a blast along with three others, but it is not yet clear who was responsible for the attack.
Israeli Airstrike in Syria Kills Son of Late Hezbollah Commander
An Israeli airstrike has killed six members of Lebanon’s Hezbollah, including the son of the paramilitary group’s late leader Imad Mughniyeh.
A Syrian Fighter in an Israeli Hospital (Excerpt from 'The War Next Door')
In this excerpt, VICE News visits the Ziv Medical Center in Safed, Israel, which is unique for its proximity to the international borders with Lebanon and Syria, and where Syrian fighters are being treated.
Bird-Watching in a War Zone (Extra Scene from 'The War Next Door')
In this extra scene, VICE News correspondent Simon Ostrovsky encounters a group of bird-watchers, seemingly unfazed by the conflict occurring nearby.
The War Next Door (Full Length)
VICE News travels to Israel’s “quiet border” in the Golan Heights, where members of al Nusra Front are now a visible threat.
The War Next Door (Part 5)
In the final part of our series, VICE News correspondent Simon Ostrovsky gets a perspective on the looming threat of the al Nusra Front from a special unit of the IDF — Bedouin trackers who specialize in protecting the border.
Mother of Killed ISIS Fighter Brings De-Radicalization Program to Canada
After Damian Clairmont's death fighting alongside ISIS in Syria, Damian's mother Christianne Boudreau hopes to prevent the radicalization of other westerners.
The War Next Door (Part 4)
In part four of a five-part series, VICE News correspondent Simon Ostrovsky meets the group caught in the middle of the conflict across the border — the Druze of the Majdal Shams village.
The War Next Door (Part 3)
In part three of a five-part series, VICE News visits the top tourist destination in Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, where tourists and UN observers enjoy the views of volcanic hills, sprawling vineyards, and Syria's civil war.
The War Next Door (Part 2)
In part two of a five-part series, VICE News visits the Ziv Medical Center, a hospital that is unique due to its proximity to the international borders with Lebanon and Syria.