The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has unveiled details of an extraordinary covert operation that saw 120 elite commandos infiltrate deep into Syrian territory to destroy an underground Iranian missile facility.
Code-named "Operation Many Ways," the September raid targeted a subterranean complex where Iranian forces were manufacturing precision missiles for both Hezbollah in Lebanon and Syria's Assad regime.
The Israeli Air Force released footage showing the high-stakes mission, which military officials describe as one of their most ambitious and complex commando operations to date.
The operation required meticulous planning and coordination as the large force of special forces operatives had to penetrate well into hostile territory to reach the sensitive manufacturing site.
This rare glimpse into a classified military operation highlights Israel's ongoing campaign to prevent Iran from establishing advanced weapons manufacturing capabilities in Syria. The IDF has regularly conducted airstrikes against Iranian military targets in Syria but a ground operation of this scale and depth marks an escalation in tactics.
The successful raid demonstrates Israel's intelligence capabilities and the reach of its special forces units, even when operating far from home territory. By targeting missile production facilities, Israel aims to disrupt the flow of advanced weapons to groups like Hezbollah that threaten its security.
While the IDF rarely acknowledges such operations publicly, the decision to release details and footage of this mission appears intended to signal its determination and ability to strike Iranian military assets anywhere in the region.