Islamic State militants killed 26 people who were foraging for wild truffles in Syria’s Hama region, opposition and state media report. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said civilians and military personnel were among the victims of the attack.
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Amid the economic devastation of Syria’s yearslong war, foraging for truffles can help people earn money, as the seasonal delicacy fetches a high price.
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