Add ISIS as an interest to stay up to date on the latest ISIS news, video, and analysis from ABC News. The Islamic State group "remains a potent force of battle-hardened and well-disciplined fighters that 'could likely resurge in Syria' absent continued counterterrorism pressure," the report from the inspector general said. Votel was asked at Tuesday's hearing whether he was asked for his advice about a Syria withdrawal before Trump announced his decision. U.S. officials say that IS fighters hold only several villages in the Middle Euphrates River Valley that amount to significantly less than 10 square kilometers. Officials say that overall, there are about 2,000 IS militants in Syria.

Source: ABC News February 05, 2019 05:40 UTC