Well there was speculation on the report, however the official story is out that yes, Israeli aircraft bombed a target in Syria. Another interesting fact is that Israeli ground forces may have directed the attack.

But the sources told CNN the military operation, which happened Wednesday into Thursday, may have also involved Israeli ground forces who directed the airstrike which "left a big hole in the desert" in Syria.

"Left a big hole in the desert"

Isnt it odd that in this time of instant information that it took days to confirm this?Any idea what the target was?

This is CRAZY!

The Syrians can't be taking this lightly. I thought the Israeli's would just deny it and play it off as no big deal and then this thing would be swept under the rug. Not the case.

Has there been any response form Syria or Iran that condemns this as an act of war?

Do they think the ground forces that may have directed the strike were in Syria?

This is NO GOOD.

Yeah, it's crazy.

No wonder a USAF B52's been outfitted with nuclear cruise missiles.

Fug

I read that it was an IAF bombing with ground support to stop an arms shipment from Iran. Evidently the US has commented that it supported the action. So what we have here is a proxy war that is now expanding into Eastern Syria.

here is a question
what would of happend if Syria shot the birds out the sky?

1. out cry from Israel
2. israel starting full military action because syria didnt let them walk over them.
3.?

Originally posted by bodrul
here is a question
what would of happend if Syria shot the birds out the sky?

1. out cry from Israel
2. israel starting full military action because syria didnt let them walk over them.
3.?

Good question.. especially if the pilot was captured. It would have turned into an international incident, Syrian and Israeli tempers would flare and eventually Syria would have been blamed for supporting terrorism thus Israel's actions would have been supported.

But then again on the other side, does Israel have a right to stop arms at its source before it reaches the front lines of a war its fighting? Of course, all hypothetical.

[edit on 9/11/2007 by Rockpuck]

The Major is pleased. It's good to see the Israelis go back to their tactics of getting the job done instead of trying to acquiesce to the World's opinion of how to conduct military operations. Maybe some good will come from that ridiculous quagmire that they were engaged in in Southern Lebanon. Anyone who thinks that Israel couldn't have wiped Hizbollah from the map doesn't realize the potential force projection the IDF is capable of. There's a reason none of the Arab nations take a direct shot at Israel and it has nothing to do with the Major's pride and joy, the U.S. armed forces.

Now, if the Major could only persuade the powers that be within Congress and the Executive Branch that a decisive and overwhelming approach with no regard for what some pencil neck journalist might write as a Monday Morning Quarterback then we might be able to get our fine men and women in uniform home; vice the extended bivouac they are currently on.

The Major does not approve of low intensity warfare or U.N. sanctioned police actions, it's time to kick ass. If a day like today isn't a good enough reminder, then there's no hope for you recruit.

Dismissed

Dolomite is perplexed why the Major must refer to himself in the 3rd person. (just kidding)

Darn fine point there Major. But did you ever consider that we are losing the war in Iraq on purpose?

What about the fact that it is easier to control the resources and government of a country that is in chaos, then to try and control a sovereign entity?

I think this is intentional. Just my take.