The Israeli Air Force (IAF) has declassified details of "Operation Many Ways," where 120 commandos dismantled a Syrian underground missile production facility reportedly financed by Iran. The mission was carried out on September 8, 2024. The facility, called "Deep Layer," was located near Masyaf in western Syria, a region known for its strong air defence.
<h2 class="p1">Targeted Facility</h2>
The Deep Layer facility was reportedly constructed after a 2017 Israeli airstrike on an aboveground missile production site.
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The facility was built 70-130 meters into a mountain and was operational by 2021. It was producing up to 300 missiles annually with a range of 300 kilometres. The missiles were allegedly intended for Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Assad regime.&nbsp;
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DECLASSIFIED: In September 2024, before the fall of the Assad Regime, our soldiers conducted an undercover operation to dismantle an Iranian-funded underground precision missile production site in Syria. Watch exclusive footage from this historic moment. <a href="https://t.co/s0bTDNwx77">pic.twitter.com/s0bTDNwx77</a>
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<h2 class="p1">Operational Details</h2>
Israeli military planned the operation for several years. It gained urgency amid escalating regional tensions. Commandos were flown into Syrian airspace on CH-53 helicopters, escorted by fighter jets and drones. To evade radar and Syrian air defences, the aircraft flew over the Mediterranean and at low altitudes.
Upon reaching the site, diversionary strikes were launched to misdirect Syrian forces. Commandos breached the facility&rsquo;s fortified entrances using forklifts to access critical areas. Explosives were planted along the production line to target machinery used for missile manufacturing. The explosives were remotely detonated by the Israeli commandos.
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The IAF reported 30 Syrian casualties, while Syrian media claimed 14 deaths and 43 injuries. The operation lasted for almost three hours with all commandos returning safely.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Israel declassified details of "Operation Many Ways," a September 2024 mission where 120 commandos destroyed an underground missile facility in Syria

The Israeli Air Force (IAF) has declassified details of "Operation Many Ways," where 120 commandos dismantled a Syrian underground missile production facility reportedly financed by Iran. The mission was carried out on September 8, 2024. The facility, called "Deep Layer," was located near Masyaf in western Syria, a region known for its strong air defence. Targeted Facility The Deep Layer facility was reportedly constructed after a 2017 Israeli airstrike on an aboveground missile production site. Also read: Top 10 world news: New Orleans attack updates; IDF kills Hamas police chief, and more The facility was built 70-130 meters into a mountain and was operational by 2021. It was producing up to 300 missiles annually with a range of 300 kilometres. The missiles were allegedly intended for Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Assad regime. DECLASSIFIED: In September 2024, before the fall of the Assad Regime, our soldiers conducted an undercover operation to dismantle an Iranian-funded underground precision missile production site in Syria. Watch exclusive footage from this historic moment. pic.twitter.com/s0bTDNwx77 — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) January 2, 2025 Operational Details Israeli military planned the operation for several years. It gained urgency amid escalating regional tensions. Commandos were flown into Syrian airspace on CH-53 helicopters, escorted by fighter jets and drones. To evade radar and Syrian air defences, the aircraft flew over the Mediterranean and at low altitudes. Upon reaching the site, diversionary strikes were launched to misdirect Syrian forces. Commandos breached the facility’s fortified entrances using forklifts to access critical areas. Explosives were planted along the production line to target machinery used for missile manufacturing. The explosives were remotely detonated by the Israeli commandos. Also read: Hamas police chief, deputy killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza humanitarian zone Outcome The IAF reported 30 Syrian casualties, while Syrian media claimed 14 deaths and 43 injuries. The operation lasted for almost three hours with all commandos returning safely. (With inputs from agencies)

'Operation Many Ways': Israel declassifies details of strike on Iran-backed Syrian missile facility

Around 70 per cent of Israelis want a hostage deal with Hamas, even if that requires ending the war, a poll by Channel 12 on Friday (Nov 15) suggested.&nbsp;

The poll asked Israelis what is more important, a hostage deal or continuing the war in Gaza?&nbsp;

Close to 69 per cent of Israelis said the hostage deal is more important whereas 20 per cent of respondents said continuing the war holds more importance.&nbsp;

A slim majority said in the poll that a hostage deal has not been yet on the table primarily because of political reasons.&nbsp;

The Times of Israel reported that even a few Likud voters, among 46 per cent, also said in the poll that they support a hostage deal that ends the war.&nbsp;

36 per cent of the respondents said they prefer that the war continues whereas 18 per cent said they were unsure.&nbsp;

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The poll asked Israelis why they thought a hostage deal was still not on the table even after around thirteen months into the war since October 7, 2023. &nbsp;

52 per cent of respondents said according to them the prime reason behind this was politics.&nbsp;

Some 36 per cent said the deal had not been reached because of substantive reasons.&nbsp;

In October, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was reported telling Likud lawmakers that Israel could not accept Hamas' demand to end the war in exchange for the hostage deal, according to The Times of Israel.&nbsp;

Netanyahu claimed that a hostage deal would allow Hamas to retain in Gaza in some form.&nbsp;

But the Israeli prime minister is expected to make way for the deal due to the constant political pressure from far-right political partners to ignore which can make him lose power, The Times of Israel reported.&nbsp;

The poll also asked Israelis who could be the better replacement for Netanyahu.&nbsp;

Around 37 per cent of respondents said they would prefer former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett whereas 35 per cent remained Netanyahu supporter.&nbsp;

25 per cent of respondents said they preferred neither of them as Israel's ideal prime minister.&nbsp;

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When the poll asked who was more suitable as prime minister, Netanyahu or National Unity Party leader Benny Gantz, 37 per cent picked Netanyahu and 30 per cent picked Gantz, while&nbsp;30 per cent chose neither of them.&nbsp;

The poll results came amid the unverified reports that Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara may try to sideline Netanyahu from the post of prime minister as he will undergo a corruption trial next month.

The poll had a question on Netanyahu's corruption trial as well in which it asked Israelis if they thought Netanyahu could serve as prime minister and manage his criminal case at the same time.

Around 50 per cent said he could not, but 42 per cent said he could manage both.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Around 70 per cent of Israelis want a hostage deal with Hamas, even if that requires ending the war, a poll by Channel 12 on Friday (Nov 15) suggested. The poll asked Israelis what is more important, a hostage deal or continuing the war in Gaza?

Around 70 per cent of Israelis want a hostage deal with Hamas, even if that requires ending the war, a poll by Channel 12 on Friday (Nov 15) suggested. The poll asked Israelis what is more important, a hostage deal or continuing the war in Gaza? Close to 69 per cent of Israelis said the hostage deal is more important whereas 20 per cent of respondents said continuing the war holds more importance. A slim majority said in the poll that a hostage deal has not been yet on the table primarily because of political reasons. The Times of Israel reported that even a few Likud voters, among 46 per cent, also said in the poll that they support a hostage deal that ends the war. 36 per cent of the respondents said they prefer that the war continues whereas 18 per cent said they were unsure. Also read | Online uproar over Trump's Defence Secretary pick Pete Hegseth's tattoo The poll asked Israelis why they thought a hostage deal was still not on the table even after around thirteen months into the war since October 7, 2023. 52 per cent of respondents said according to them the prime reason behind this was politics. Some 36 per cent said the deal had not been reached because of substantive reasons. In October, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was reported telling Likud lawmakers that Israel could not accept Hamas' demand to end the war in exchange for the hostage deal, according to The Times of Israel. Netanyahu claimed that a hostage deal would allow Hamas to retain in Gaza in some form. But the Israeli prime minister is expected to make way for the deal due to the constant political pressure from far-right political partners to ignore which can make him lose power, The Times of Israel reported. The poll also asked Israelis who could be the better replacement for Netanyahu. Around 37 per cent of respondents said they would prefer former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett whereas 35 per cent remained Netanyahu supporter. 25 per cent of respondents said they preferred neither of them as Israel's ideal prime minister. Also read | West Asia crisis: Lebanon says it's studying US truce proposal in Israel-Hezbollah conflict When the poll asked who was more suitable as prime minister, Netanyahu or National Unity Party leader Benny Gantz, 37 per cent picked Netanyahu and 30 per cent picked Gantz, while 30 per cent chose neither of them. The poll results came amid the unverified reports that Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara may try to sideline Netanyahu from the post of prime minister as he will undergo a corruption trial next month. The poll had a question on Netanyahu's corruption trial as well in which it asked Israelis if they thought Netanyahu could serve as prime minister and manage his criminal case at the same time. Around 50 per cent said he could not, but 42 per cent said he could manage both. (With inputs from agencies)

Nearly 70% Israelis favour hostage deal over continuing Gaza war: Poll

The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said&nbsp;that an Israeli strike on a school sheltering displaced people killed 16 individuals, reported&nbsp;news agency AFP on Saturday (July 6). The ministry informed&nbsp;that around 50 people were injured following&nbsp;the Israeli strike in the Nuseirat area in central Gaza.

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According to the officials, at least 16 people have been killed and 50 injured by the attack on the school in Nuseirat refugee camp, which is home to approximately 7,000 people.

The ministry condemned the strike by Israel and called it an odious massacre.&nbsp;Those injured were taken to hospital from Al-Jawni school at Nuseirat in central Gaza, said the Hamas-run health ministry.

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA)&nbsp;said earlier that two of its workers were killed in a strike at Al-Bureij in central Gaza, where the UNRWA&nbsp;has a major food warehouse.

"Absolutely no place in the Gaza Strip is safe," said civil defence spokesman Mahmud Bassal.

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The war began with Hamas'&nbsp;October 7 attack on southern Israel, resulting in 1,195 deaths, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on Israeli figures.&nbsp;

The Palestinian militants also took over 200 hostages, out of which&nbsp;116 are still in Gaza.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said that an Israeli strike on a school sheltering displaced people killed 16 individuals, reported news agency AFP on Saturday (July 6).

The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said that an Israeli strike on a school sheltering displaced people killed 16 individuals, reported news agency AFP on Saturday (July 6). The ministry informed that around 50 people were injured following the Israeli strike in the Nuseirat area in central Gaza. ALSO READ: Gaza war: Hamas accepts US proposal to begin talks on releasing hostages According to the officials, at least 16 people have been killed and 50 injured by the attack on the school in Nuseirat refugee camp, which is home to approximately 7,000 people. The ministry condemned the strike by Israel and called it an odious massacre. Those injured were taken to hospital from Al-Jawni school at Nuseirat in central Gaza, said the Hamas-run health ministry. The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) said earlier that two of its workers were killed in a strike at Al-Bureij in central Gaza, where the UNRWA has a major food warehouse. "Absolutely no place in the Gaza Strip is safe," said civil defence spokesman Mahmud Bassal. Also read | Hezbollah gets briefed by Hamas on ceasefire proposal, welcomes step, say sources The war began with Hamas' October 7 attack on southern Israel, resulting in 1,195 deaths, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on Israeli figures. The Palestinian militants also took over 200 hostages, out of which 116 are still in Gaza. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

At least 16 killed in Israeli attack on UNRWA-run school, says Palestinian health ministry in Gaza

The Israeli military has launched airstrikes on the Palestinian territory of Gaza in response to reports of "incendiary balloons," according to news reports.

Israel launches airstrikes on Gaza in response to 'incendiary balloons'

Israel on Tuesday closed one of its main border crossings with the Gaza Strip after Palestinians launched incendiary balloons that set fire to areas on the Israeli frontier.

Israel closes Gaza crossing after Palestinians launch incendiary balloons

Israeli warplanes hit several Hamas sites in central and southern Gaza Strip early Monday, the Israel Defense Forces said.

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