Germany is to join U.S.-led military operations against ISIS in Syria after lawmakers voted Friday to back an expanded role in the campaign — but its forces will not participate directly in airstrikes.
The change comes after Chancellor Angela Merkel agreed to honor a request from France in the wake of the attacks in Paris to provide support for its fight against the extremist group.
Fight against ISIL: GER Parl’t votes with large majority to expand GER support for int’l anti ISIL coalition. #Syria
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Alastair Jamieson