Israeli Forces Detain Alleged Iranian Operative in Syria
Israeli troops have reportedly detained Ali Soleiman al-Assi, an alleged Iranian operative, in Syria. The detained individual is accused of gathering intelligence on Israeli forces, potentially preventing a future attack. The operation exposed the methods of Iranian networks near the Golan Heights.
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Israeli forces have apprehended Ali Soleiman al-Assi in Syria, accusing him of being an Iranian operative gathering intelligence on troops in the border region, the Israeli military announced on Sunday. Al-Assi, identified as a Syrian citizen from Saida, was detained recently.
The operation's timing remains unspecified, but it reportedly thwarted a potential attack and revealed the tactics of Iranian terror networks near the Golan Heights, according to the military.
Al-Assi has been transported to Israel for further investigation, providing crucial insights into the operational procedures of these networks.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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