United Nations, July 4 (RHC)-- The United Nations is urging Jordan to keep its border open as more than 270,000 Syrians have fled the southwestern city of Daraa due to fierce fighting.
At least 40,000 Syrians are currently massed near the border with Jordan trying to reach safety.
Meanwhile, the Israeli military is sending armored and artillery forces into the Israeli-occupied Syrian territory of the Golan Heights.
United Nations urges Jordan to open border as 270,000 Syrians flee fighting in Daraa
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