Arab combatants in Diala

DIALA / IraqiNews.com: Arab fighters participated in the al-Nakheel Battle that took place in the al-Hadeed area of Diala province, a local intelligence source said on Wednesday. “Confessions of al-Qaida operatives show that Arab fighters from different countries participated in this battle that took place around 3 km west of Baaquba city,” the source told IraqiNews.com news agency. He explained that during the battle, “Palestinian” snipers climbed palm trees and opened fire targeting Iraqi security forces. Baaquba, the capital city of Diala province, lies 57 km northeast of Baghdad. MH (P)/SR 1