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The IDF's top secret commando operation in Syria - with Nadav Eyal

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Jan 6, 2025
Nadav Eyal, a leading Israeli journalist with extensive experience in Middle Eastern politics, dives into a daring IDF operation targeting an underground missile factory in Syria. He discusses the elaborate planning behind Operation Many Ways and its significance in countering threats from Hezbollah. Eyal reveals the intricate coordination of ground and air forces, and the high stakes involved in neutralizing a potential missile supply line to Iran. The conversation also touches on the broader implications for Israeli security amid escalating regional tensions.
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ANECDOTE

Underground Missile Facility

  • In 2017, Iran began constructing an underground missile facility in Masyaf, Syria, ultimately aiming to produce missiles for Hezbollah.
  • This facility, built into a mountain, was designed to be immune to Israeli airstrikes, highlighting the evolving nature of the conflict.
INSIGHT

Timing of the Attack

  • Israel's decision to attack the Masyaf facility in September 2024 was prompted by the commencement of missile production in August.
  • This timing was crucial to prevent increased safeguards and defenses at the facility once fully operational.
ANECDOTE

Personnel Involved

  • The operation involved a diverse group of Israeli personnel, including Shaldag commandos, Air Force pilots, and even reserve surgeons.
  • Notably, about half of the Shaldag fighters were reservists, demonstrating the integration of civilian life into Israel's defense efforts.
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