Israeli Forces Carry Out Operation in Syria, Destroying Iranian Missile Factory

New information has emerged about an operation carried out by Israeli forces in Syria, targeting the city of Masyaf in the Hama governorate in central Syria.

Elite Israeli Forces Involved in Operation

Sources have revealed that elite Israeli forces from the Sayeret Matkal unit carried out an “unusual” operation in Syria a few days ago.

Underground Iranian Missile Factory Destroyed

The operation resulted in the destruction of an underground Iranian missile factory in Masyaf, with Israeli forces using explosives to destroy the facility.

US President Joe Biden’s Administration Informed

It has been reported that Israel informed US President Joe Biden’s administration about the operation, and they did not oppose it.

No Casualties Among Iranians and Hezbollah Members

There were no casualties among Iranians and Hezbollah members in the Israeli operation in Masyaf.

Iran’s Precision Missile Capabilities Affected

The destruction of the Masyaf factory was a blow to Iran’s medium-range precision missile capabilities.

Iranians Detained by Israeli Forces

Israeli special forces raided an airbase in Syria, seizing files and documents from a building of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and destroying the Syrian army’s scientific research building.

Valuable Intelligence Obtained

The arrests of Iranian experts shed light on the situation, which could provide Israel with valuable intelligence on Iran’s activities in Syria and the region.

Details of the Attack

Two intelligence sources in the region revealed that “military scientific research facilities for the development of chemical weapons were bombed several times.”

22 Dead and 43 Injured in the Attack

More than 22 people, mostly Syrian and Iranian military personnel, were killed in the attack, with 43 people injured and several in critical condition.

Center Involved in Developing Short-Range Missiles and Drones

The center had been working for years under the supervision of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard to develop short-range missiles and drones.

Israel Steps Up Operations in Syria

Israel has stepped up its operations in recent years targeting what it describes as Iran-linked targets in Syria.

Increased Raids Since Gaza War

The number of raids has also increased since Hamas attacked Israeli settlements and military bases in the Gaza Strip on October 7.