Israeli Special Forces Raid Syrian Airbase, Seize Iranian Files

New information has emerged about the recent airstrikes that targeted the city of Masyaf in Hama governorate, central Syria. Israeli sources revealed that Israeli special forces raided an airbase in Syria, seizing files and documents from a building of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and destroying a Syrian army scientific research building.

Unprecedented Ground Attack

Syrian military analyst Asad Awad al-Joubi stated that Israel had arrested Iranians during its operation in Syria. Anonymous sources revealed that the Israeli attack on Masyaf included a large and unprecedented ground attack, with two helicopters providing air cover and a third helicopter landing commando forces.

The attack resulted in the killing of Syrian and Iranian men and the arrest of 4 Iranians. 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.

Raising Suspicion

Al-Joubi noted that Muhammad Abbas, a high-ranking security aide, was among the dead. Delays in rescue efforts by the regime and obstruction of ambulances raise suspicions of regime complicity or deliberate inaction.

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. A Syrian military source alleged that Israel launched airstrikes from the direction of northwestern Lebanon, targeting several military sites in the central region.

Syrian air defenses responded to the Israeli missiles and shot down some of them. The director of the National Hospital in Masiaf reported that 43 people were injured in the attack, with several in critical condition.

22 Dead and Injured

Rami Abdel Rahman, director of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, confirmed that more than 22 people, mostly Syrian and Iranian military personnel, were killed in the attack. The center had been working under the supervision of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard to develop short-range missiles and drones.

Strengthening Operations

Israel has stepped up its operations in recent years targeting what it describes as Iran-linked targets in Syria. The number of raids has increased since Hamas attacked Israeli settlements and military bases in the Gaza Strip.

The recent attack on Syrian territory was the bombing of the Iranian embassy in Damascus, which killed 7 military advisers, including 3 senior commanders.