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Israel has now destroyed Syria's air defenses, dropping 1,800 bombs on over 500 targets in a few hours. This means Israel can use Syria’s airspace more freely, turning Syria into a springboard for attacking Iran. 🧵1/6
Naftali Hazony
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Naftali Hazony
@nhazony
Israeli Fighter Pilot turned combat special forces
Proud husband of @lcadranel
Tel Aviv, Israel
Joined January 2015
- Israel has conquered Mt. Hermon, the highest mountain in Syria, its peak reaching 2,814m. Syria’s capital, Damascus, is only 40 km away, now within range of Israel’s artillery shells. Here’s why Israel took this mountain: 1/7 🧵
- At least six U.S. B-2 bombers are now stationed at Diego Garcia air base in the Indian Ocean. This is important because the B-2 is the only aircraft that can deliver the massive GBU-57, one of the only bombs that can destroy Iran’s nuclear sites at Natanz and Fordow. 🧵 1/6
- Israel destroyed Iran's S300 defense systems and can now use long-range bombs to target key leaders in Iran. The failed Iranian assassination attempt on Israel's PM Netanyahu last week sets the stage. Iran’s leader Khomeini is now exposed. Here’s how it could unfold: (1/13) 🧵
- Israeli forces are preparing to advance toward Damascus, Syria, to defend the Druze suburb of Jaramana, currently under attack by the Syrian regime (HTS). Druze reinforcements have arrived in Jaramana with support from the Israeli Air Force. Here's how this could unfold: 1/4
- Israel is now enforcing a siege on the Gaza Strip following Hamas' refusal to release the hostages. While existing food supplies could last for months, Israel can destroy Gaza's fuel depots. Without fuel, Gaza will plunge into darkness. Here's how this could unfold: 🧵1/4
- Yesterday, Israel struck the Al Dabaa airport near Al Qusayr in Syria, reportedly killing a key Hizbullah commander involved in the Iranian drone program. Why did Israel choose this target? Why now? And how is it connected to the imminent Iranian attack? 🧵1/11
- Replying to @nhazonyBe it ISIS, HTS, Iran, or Hezbollah, a hostile force advancing toward Israel will now be exposed -- at the mercy of Israel’s drones, surface-to-surface missiles, and laser-guided bombs. Residents of north Israel can sleep more soundly knowing that Israel controls this peak. 7/7
- The rebels are now advancing towards Hama, Syria, and are only 40km away from the strategic city of Homs. But who are these rebels? Who is their leader? And what might they do if they took control of Syria? 1/13 🧵
- Replying to @nhazonyFor decades, Israel’s northern defenses were overshadowed by Syria's Mt. Hermon. No longer. The most important natural fortress in the region is now in the hands of Israel. Israel did it quietly, driving into Syria's abandoned positions and taking them without a fight. 2/7
- Replying to @nhazonyOnce placed on Mt. Hermon, Israel’s radars will see far into both Syria and Lebanon, providing early warning of incoming low-flying jets and drones. Israel’s intelligence can also leverage the peak, placing sensors to conduct surveillance and intercept enemy communications. 4/7
- Replying to @nhazonyIn the past, Israel’s radars suffered from a significant blind spot, unable to see beyond Mt. Hermon and parts of Lebanon from their position on Mt. Meron. Iran's low-flying drones exploited this weakness, infiltrating Israel time and time again. 3/7
- Replying to @nhazonyThe mountains also provide the perfect cover for Israel’s special forces and spies, who can now enter Syria more freely, conducting missions under the cover of darkness. 5/7
- Replying to @nhazonyAs the sun rises, Mt. Hermon casts a shadow over Hezbollah’s stronghold in Southern Lebanon, dominating the main road to their northern stronghold in the Beqaa Valley. Several of Hezbollah’s smuggling routes north of the Hermon have been cut off. 6/7