Syria confirms air strike by Israel

by admin
Jan 29, 2013
The Syrian government has confirmed air strikes by the Israeli air force have attacked targets in Syria, reporting that a "military research centre" was struck.

Syria however denied reports that a military convoy carrying weapons towards Lebanon was hit, contrary to reports by Syrian rebels, Western diplomats and Lebanese officials reported the BBC.

Israel has repeatedly expressed fears of weapons being handed over to Lebanon's Hezbollah by the Syrian regime, led by besieged President Bashar al-Assad, stating that any such move would be a "game changer" for the region.

However, Israel has denied to comment on the recent attack.

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