Clashes Ongoing In Eastern Hama Pocket Despite Alleged Withdrawal Agreement Between Government and ISIS

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On Friday, calshes continued between government forces and ISIS in eastern Hama despite reports that the sides had reached a withdrawal agreement in the area.

Government forces advanced in the southern part of the ISIS-held pocket and re-captured Mushayrifah Shamali village from ISIS. Earlier, the army and its allies liberated Al-Mazbal and Mas’adah.

On Thursday, reports appeared that the sides reached an agreement that would allow ISIS members to withdraw from the pocket to Idlib province or Deir Ezzor province.

However, it looks that the implimentation of the deal if it exists would be a complicated task.