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Israel Acknowledges Role in 2008 Assassination of Syrian Nuclear Architect
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First reported by 0404 · 30 minutes ago
What happened
Israel has officially confirmed that its Shayetet 13 naval commandos assassinated Syrian General Mohammed Suleiman in 2008. Suleiman was a key figure in Syria's nuclear program and weapons transfers to Hezbollah. The operation involved snipers firing from a short distance at his villa.
- 01Israel admits Shayetet 13 assassinated Syrian General Mohammed Suleiman in 2008.
- 02Suleiman was linked to Syria's nuclear program and Hezbollah arms transfers.
- 03Commandos attacked Suleiman on his villa balcony in Tartus.
- 04The operation involved precise sniper fire from 150 meters.
- 05Former PM Olmert's book and NSA leaks previously hinted at Israeli involvement.
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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew16 minutes ago
Israel Acknowledges Role in 2008 Assassination of Syrian Nuclear Architect
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew16 minutes ago
Israel Acknowledges Role in 2008 Assassination of Syrian Nuclear Architect
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