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Israel Captures Iranian Spy in Syria
(Ynet News) Yoav Zitun - Israel disclosed on Sunday the capture of Ali Soleiman al-Assi, an Iranian operative residing in the Saida area of southern Syria near the Golan Heights. The IDF said his apprehension effectively thwarted a prospective attack against Israeli interests in the area. The IDF conducted a covert nighttime raid on his residence several months ago. Sources said armed Hizbullah operatives and Syrian army personnel were in proximity but remained unaware of the operation, aided by simultaneous diversion and deception tactics. "The operative was quite surprised when we arrived and roused him" from his bed, the IDF said.