In a significant escalation of its military operations in Syria, Israel has conducted multiple strikes and a rare ground operation targeting Hezbollah and Iranian-linked facilities. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the death of Ahmad al-Jabr, a member of Hezbollah’s ‘Golan Network’, in an airstrike in the Quneitra region. The IDF also reported targeting another individual in Al Rafeed, southern Syria, who was allegedly planning terrorist activities against Israel with Iranian cooperation.In a more dramatic development, Israeli commandos carried out a daring ground operation on Sunday, targeting an underground missile production facility near Masyaf, Syria. According to U.S. and Western officials, the operation involved Israeli special forces rappelling from helicopters, seizing materials, and destroying the facility. The operation, codenamed ‘the deep layer’, had been planned for years after Israeli intelligence discovered the underground facility, which was designed to be resistant to airstrikes.The ground operation represents a significant escalation in Israel’s efforts to counter Iranian influence in Syria. The targeted facility, allegedly built by Iran in coordination with Hezbollah and Syria, was intended to produce precise, medium-range missiles. The destruction of this facility is seen as a major blow to Iran and Hezbollah’s missile production capabilities in the region.These operations come amid ongoing tensions in the region. The IDF reported intercepting multiple drones crossing from Lebanon into Israeli territory. In a separate incident, an explosion in the city of Ramle, Israel, resulted in four deaths and six injuries. However, Israeli police are treating this as a criminal incident, ruling out terrorism as a motive.The recent Israeli operations in Syria mark a notable intensification of its military activities in the region, potentially risking further escalation of conflicts with Iran, Hezbollah, and Syria. The international community watches closely as these developments unfold, with potential implications for regional stability and ongoing peace efforts.
Key points
- Israel conducted a rare ground operation in Syria, destroying an underground missile factory linked to Iran and Hezbollah.
- The Israeli Defense Forces confirmed killing Ahmad al-Jabr, a Hezbollah operative, in an airstrike in Quneitra, Syria.
- Multiple drones from Lebanon were intercepted by Israeli forces, indicating ongoing tensions in the region.
- An explosion in Ramle, Israel, killed four and injured six, but is being treated as a criminal incident.
Contradictions👾While most sources report the ground operation targeting the missile facility as a recent event, one source suggests it happened ‘last week’.
This discrepancy in timing needs clarification.
👾There are varying reports on the number of casualties in the Syrian operations, with some sources not mentioning any, while others report deaths of Syrian guards.
