Israel Confirms Raid on Iranian-Backed Missile Factory in Syria
Over 100 Israeli commandos destroyed an underground facility producing precision missiles for Hezbollah and other Iranian proxies in a September 2024 operation.
- The facility, located near Masyaf in western Syria, was a key project for Iran, designed to produce hundreds of long-range precision missiles annually.
- The September 8 operation, codenamed 'Operation Many Ways,' involved 120 elite Israeli commandos supported by helicopters, fighter jets, drones, and naval vessels.
- Israeli intelligence monitored the site since its construction began in 2017, with the facility operational by 2021 and posing an 'immediate threat' to Israel.
- The raid dismantled critical machinery, seized documents, and caused a massive explosion equivalent to one ton of explosives, ensuring the site could no longer function.
- The mission, declassified this week, is part of Israel's broader strategy to counter Iran's efforts to arm its regional proxies and prevent advanced weapons from reaching Hezbollah.
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