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    "Epicenter of ISIS Recruitment — How NATO Ally Turkey Became ISIS’s Key Hub in Istanbul, U.S. Court Docs Show",
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  "textContent": "By: Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury Newly examined US court documents have shed detailed light on how operatives of the Islamic State (ISIS) used Istanbul as a central hub for recruitment, logistics, and cross-border movement during the peak years of the Syrian conflict, highlighting the city’s role as a critical gateway for foreign fighters entering Syria. […]\n\nThe post Epicenter of ISIS Recruitment — How NATO Ally Turkey Became ISIS’s Key Hub in Istanbul, U.S. Court Docs Show appeared first on EURASIAN TIMES.",
  "title": "Epicenter of ISIS Recruitment — How NATO Ally Turkey Became ISIS’s Key Hub in Istanbul, U.S. Court Docs Show"
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