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Crossing Al-Liffa Border at Night – Money… The Silent Weapon
Night slowly descended on the outskirts of Al-Liffa, dragging shadows across the sand dunes stretching toward the border. Omar’s convoy stopped on a small sandy rise. The drivers cut the lights, leaving only the weak moonlight gliding over the metal crates hiding the rocket launch platforms.
Omar lifted his night-vision binoculars to his eyes and whispered:
“First checkpoint… only five gunmen. The rest of the militia seems asleep.”
He gestured to his men:
“Not a single shot tonight… let money speak instead of weapons.”
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Silent Engagement – The Sand Gate
Sheikh Tariq’s light vehicle approached the checkpoint slowly. A handheld spotlight rose, followed by a rough voice:
“Stop! Who are you? This convoy looks he
