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Secret Syria Operation 'Date Palm' Revealed Two Years After Colonel's Death

Two years after Colonel Ehsan Daksa's death, a secret operation in Syria called 'Date Palm' has been revealed. The operation involved covert missions deep inside Syria that pushed back the Syrian army. Officers involved remembered Daksa's proactive leadership and the operation's lasting impact on the Syrian border.

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What happened

  1. 01A secret Syrian operation named 'Date Palm' was revealed two years after Colonel Ehsan Daksa's death.
  2. 02The operation involved covert missions deep within Syrian territory.
  3. 03The actions taken pushed back the Syrian army and shaped the border reality.
  4. 04Colonel Daksa is remembered for his proactive leadership in shaping circumstances.
  5. 05Two officers from Unit 474 revealed details of the clandestine missions.
Translated and summarized by baba from IDF Spokesperson, the latest report. Read IDF Spokesperson’s original

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