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HaaretzSecurity

IDF Strikes Iranian-Backed Terror Operative in Southern Syria

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Hebrew · 9 newsrooms covering

The IDF announced Friday it carried out an airstrike in southern Syria, killing Yusuf Ali Alhasan, a Syrian national accused of advancing terror plots against Israel under Iranian direction. The IDF stated Alhasan had planned drone and rocket attacks against Israeli forces and was also planning attacks against civilians. The military affirmed its commitment to neutralizing threats and to the agreement between Israel and Lebanon.

The story in 5 lines · by baba

  • The IDF conducted an airstrike in southern Syria targeting Yusuf Ali Alhasan.
  • Alhasan was accused of advancing terror plots against Israeli civilians and forces under Iranian direction.
  • The targeted operative had planned drone and rocket attacks against IDF forces in southern Syria.
  • The IDF stated Alhasan was also planning attacks against civilians.
  • The military reaffirmed its commitment to neutralizing threats and the Israel-Lebanon agreement.
IDF Strikes Iranian-Backed Terror Operative in Southern Syria
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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced Friday that it conducted an airstrike in southern Syria targeting a Syrian national identified as Yusuf Ali Alhasan. The IDF stated that Alhasan was promoting terror activities against Israeli civilians and IDF forces operating in the region, under the direction of Iran.

According to the IDF, Alhasan had been advancing terror plots over the past year that were thwarted. These plots included the launching of explosive drones and rockets against Israeli forces in southern Syria. The military also indicated that Alhasan had been planning attacks against civilians.

The IDF reiterated its commitment to acting continuously to neutralize immediate threats in any sector. The statement concluded with the IDF reaffirming its commitment to the agreement between Israel and Lebanon.

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