The Jerusalem Post reports: “Israel warned Iran not to send forces or transfer weapons to the Syrian rebels, which could end up in Hezbollah’s possession, N12 reported on Thursday.
Israeli intelligence officials have identified an unexpectedly rapid collapse of the Syrian army’s defensive lines in battles with rebels in the northeast of the country over the past 24 hours, according to two senior Israeli officials.
Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi held a situation assessment on Thursday evening to discuss the developments in Syria.
‘The IDF is monitoring events and preparing for any scenario, both offensive and defensive,’ a statement from the assessment read. ‘The IDF will not allow threats near the Syria-Israel border and will act to thwart any threat to the citizens of Israel.’
It is still unclear how Iran will act amid this rebellion. The IDF is on high alert for any outcome, including the collapse of Syria…”
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