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The Israeli army (IDF) on Thursday revealed a bold and secret operation. In this operation, an Iranian-funded underground precision missile manufacturing site located in the Masyaf region of Syria was destroyed. According to Israel, this operation was carried out on 8 September 2024.
Objective and success of operation
The IDF carried out this operation under the name “Operation Many Ways”.
- Target:
- Stopping the production of precision missiles for the Assad regime in Syria and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
- Ending missile manufacturing activities financed and supported by Iran.
- Location: Masyaf Region, Syria.
- Result: The missile manufacturing site and its vital machinery were completely destroyed.
DECLASSIFIED: In September 2024, before the fall of the Assad Regime, our soldiers conducted an undercover operation to dismantle an Iranian-funded underground precision missile production site in Syria.
Watch exclusive footage from this historic moment. pic.twitter.com/s0bTDNwx77
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) January 2, 2025
power used in operation
Israel used massive resources to carry out this mission:
- More than 100 Kingfisher fighter planes.
- Naval ships and helicopters provided fire cover.
- Ground combatants raided the site.
The Air Force commander, Major General Tomer Bar, called it an “important step” for Israel’s security.
Now it is possible to expose: 100-100 pieces of stone are visible on the underground surface of the earth, they are accurate, the special feature of the air is in the last month of September, in the depth of Syria.https://t.co/VQMkHDFMsI pic.twitter.com/27jaucccJp
— Israeli Air Force (@IAFsite) January 2, 2025
How was the operation carried out?
- Precise Planning and Preparation:
- IDF soldiers landed on the site via helicopters.
- Naval ships and fighter planes provided fire cover to the area.
- Actions on site:
- The troops seized machinery used in missile manufacturing, such as planetary mixers.
- Intelligence documents and weapons were also recovered.
- The campus was completely destroyed.
- Secure Return:
- After completion of the mission the soldiers returned safely.
IDF released video footage
The IDF shared video footage of the operation on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
- Shown in video:
- While carrying out fighter aircraft and helicopter missions.
- Soldiers destroying missile manufacturing machinery.
- IDF’s message:
- “In September 2024, before the fall of the Assad regime, we conducted this operation to destroy an Iranian-funded precision missile manufacturing site.”
Israel’s strategic thinking
According to the Times of Israel report, the operation was aimed at weakening the precision missile manufacturing capabilities of Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Syrian Assad regime.
- Iran’s influence: Iran has long provided arms and funds to Hezbollah and Syria.
- Israel’s concerns:
- The growing missile capabilities of Hezbollah and Syria are a major threat to Israel’s security.
Commander’s address
After the operation, Air Force Commander Major General Tomar Bar praised his soldiers.
He said:
“Through this operation we ensured the security of Israel. This was an important step for our survival. We can proudly tell the coming generations that we made a major contribution to our country.”
Threat of Iranian-funded site and missile production
This site in Syria was built to manufacture precision missiles.
- Site Features:
- Constructed underground, making it difficult to destroy easily.
- Iranian finance and technical support.
- IDF’s assessment:
- The site was a center of strategic weapons production for Hezbollah and Syria.
Israel’s stance in the future
Israel has given a clear message through this operation that it will take every step for its security.
- Israel will adopt aggressive strategy to stop Iran’s growing influence in the region.
- Israel will remain alert to respond to threats from Hezbollah and Syria.
