Video: Syrian officer drops own arm, talks to rebels in a rare peaceful encounter

Al Arabiya - The video of a Syrian regime officer who dropped his weapon to engage in talks with his rebel enemies has gone viral on the internet.

“We did not come to destroy or harm anyone, because you are our families and brothers,” the soldier shouted to a group of rebel fighters after an exchange of gunfire.

“Regardless of where you are from, you are Syrian so you are my brother,” he added.

The voice of rebels can be heard in the background.

One rebel asked the soldier to come forward and offered him safety.

When the army officer reached the rebels, he is seen talking with one of them.

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