In the case of foreign fighters, it could even allow them to live to fight another day in their homelands, including America. "And likely, their key Western fighters, too." Related Image Expand / Contract Black smoke from burning tires rises in the distance as Peshmerga fighters keep watch from a post outside Mosul. As it stands, around 8,000 total ISIS fighters, one-fifth foreign, are believed to still be inside the Mosul area alone. "These Western fighters have the ability to go back home after their deadly training," Pregent said.

Source: Fox News November 21, 2016 17:05 UTC