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Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-releases-newest-spy-satellites-first-photos-which-are-of-syria/
First Photos from Israel's Newest Spy Satellite - of Syria's Palmyra Ruins
(Times of Israel) Judah Ari Gross - The Israel Defense Ministry on Tuesday released photographs taken by its newest reconnaissance satellite, showing ancient ruins in the Syrian city of Palmyra. Ofek 16 was launched into orbit on July 6 from Palmachim air base in Israel and a week later activated its powerful camera arrays. Israel is one of a small number of countries that operate reconnaissance satellites, giving it advanced intelligence-gathering capabilities. "Our network of satellites lets us watch the entire Middle East - and even a bit more than that," said Shlomi Sudari, the head of Israel Aerospace Industries' space program.