#BREAKING: During the largest operation of its history, the #Israel Air Force destroyed the entire fleet of aircraft and vessels as well as ballistic missiles and air-defence systems of the #Syrian Armed Forces. #HTS & other Al-Qaeda affiliated terrorists of #Turkey can No longer… pic.twitter.com/Op2HrLrLl8
— Babak Taghvaee – The Crisis Watch (@BabakTaghvaee1) December 10, 2024
🚨 Breaking: In over 300 targeted strikes during the past 24 hours, Israel 🇮🇱 destroyed the entire air force of Syria 🇸🇾, including all aircrafts (MiG and Sukhoi), all helicopters, and all anti-aircraft systems. pic.twitter.com/G12q8SIjwD
— Dr. Eli David (@DrEliDavid) December 9, 2024
🚨 Breaking: Last night Israel 🇮🇱 destroyed all of Syria's 🇸🇾 remaining chemical weapons, missiles, air-defense systems, and air force, including Iranian military positions.
Tens of billion dollars of Iranian investment went down the drain. pic.twitter.com/tM7Mdpcbon
— Dr. Eli David (@DrEliDavid) December 9, 2024
Israel has captured Mount Hermon in Syria. It is the biggest point on the east coast of the Mediterranean sea and offers huge tactical advantages for Israel. pic.twitter.com/8ZTStGD95W
— South East Military Veterans (@EastVeterans) December 10, 2024
The Israeli Air Force has made history with its most extensive military operation ever, a bold and staggering campaign that obliterated Syria’s military backbone. Over a single weekend, Israel executed precise strikes, decimating more than 320 strategic targets across Syria, including air defense systems, missile depots, manufacturing facilities, drones, helicopters, fighter jets, tanks, radars, and navy vessels. The operation left Syria’s military capabilities in ruins, with an estimated 70% of its strategic assets destroyed. This move sends a clear message: Israel will not tolerate advanced weapons falling into the hands of hostile groups like Hezbollah.
The sheer scale and precision of this operation are breathtaking. Imagine an entire nation’s military infrastructure, meticulously dismantled in a matter of hours. From radar installations to missile factories, nothing was spared. The Israeli Navy played a crucial role, sinking Syrian vessels to further cripple the regime’s defense capabilities. Such coordination and efficiency demonstrate Israel’s military prowess and its determination to neutralize threats before they escalate into regional chaos.
Why did Israel launch such a massive offensive? At its core, this operation aims to stop advanced weaponry from reaching Hezbollah, a militant group with a history of aggression against Israel. Advanced weapons, like ballistic missiles, could tilt the fragile balance of power in the region, enabling hostile forces to wreak havoc on civilian populations and military targets alike. Israel’s preemptive strike ensures these weapons remain out of their reach, but the consequences extend far beyond the battlefield.
The operation has sent shockwaves through the Middle East, sparking outrage from countries like Saudi Arabia and Egypt, who fear further destabilization. Critics argue that while Syria’s military might has been neutralized, the power vacuum could trigger new conflicts. This isn’t just about Israel and Syria anymore; it’s a volatile domino effect that could reshape alliances and ignite tensions across the region. For anyone unfamiliar, “regional stability” refers to the delicate political and military balance that prevents large-scale conflicts between neighboring countries. When one nation’s military is crippled, that balance is at risk.
Looking back, history warns us of the lasting impact of such operations. The Yom Kippur War of 1973 reshaped the geopolitical map of the Middle East, and this recent campaign has a similar potential.
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Israeli_invasion_of_Syria
https://www.rt.com/news/609118-israel-attack-syria-airbases/