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Israel's Strike on Syrian Special Weapons Facility
(Liberty Unyielding) J.E. Dyer - Israel sees the introduction of advanced weapons in Syria as a threat to its existence, and will not be deterred or limited by the military arrangements of others. Specifically, Russia's effective control of Syrian airspace will not hold a veto over Israel's strategic latitude. Lebanese and Syrian sources indicated that the Sept. 7 airstrike was made by Israeli jets firing from Lebanese airspace. The writer is a retired U.S. Naval Intelligence officer.