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Israel Strikes Syrian Operative in Lebanon, Cites Iranian Plot
An Israeli drone strike in Lebanon on Friday wounded six people, including five Syrian nationals, near the Syrian border. Israel identified the target as Yusuf Ali al-Hassoun, a Syrian operative allegedly plotting attacks for Iran.
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What happened
- 01An Israeli strike in Lebanon wounded six people, including five Syrian nationals.
- 02Israel identified the target as Yusuf Ali al-Hassoun, a Syrian operative planning attacks for Iran.
- 03The operative allegedly advanced attacks targeting Israeli civilians and soldiers in southern Syria.
- 04The strike occurred near the Syrian border in an area that had seen fewer attacks since a June ceasefire.
- 05Lebanon's health ministry confirmed the casualties but did not specify if the target was among the wounded.
The IDF stated Hassoun was advancing attacks against Israeli civilians and soldiers in southern Syria. The strike occurred in an area that had seen reduced attacks since a June ceasefire, with a subsequent peace process now largely stalled.
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