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From the Liveblog of
Thursday, December 5, 2024
From the Liveblog of
Thursday, December 5, 2024
TV report: Israel preparing for possibility that the Syrian army may collapse
Syrian anti-government fighters cheer as they ride a military vehicle through the streets of the west-central city of Hama on December 5, 2024. (Rami al Sayed/AFP)
Channel 12 reports that Israel is preparing for the possibility that the Syrian army may collapse in the face of rapidly advancing rebel forces.
The report says Israel has been surprised by the weakness of the Syrian army, as it continues to swiftly lose ground to the jihadist-led fighters.
The report adds that Israel has sent a strong warning to Iran not to send weaponry to Syria that could reach the hands of the Hezbollah terror group in Lebanon.
