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The German cabinet has backed plans for military support in the fight against Islamic State (IS) militants in Syria, the BBC reports.
Tornado reconnaissance aircraft, a naval frigate and a 1,200-strong force will be sent to the region under the proposals – expected to go for a parliament vote as early as Wednesday.
Germany decided to join the fight against IS after an appeal by French President Francois Hollande in the wake of the 13 November Paris attacks.
Its forces will not engage in combat.
MPs are expected to back the mission, which would become Germany’s biggest current military operation abroad.