IS Threat Persistent Despite U.S. Counterattacks
Family claims faulty intel from Syrian Free Army; analysts note coalition-Damascus coordination gaps.
Residents heard heavy vehicles and planes; Abdel Kareem Masoud saw U.S.-flagged Humvees surround and kill al-Masoud.
U.S. and Syrian officials declined to comment; Airwars classified al-Masoud as civilian, warning killing could hinder IS fight.
U.S. estimates IS has 2,500 members; 15 caches destroyed by U.S. troops.
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