Defense Minister Naftali Bennett said Israel has 'moved from blocking Iran's entrenchment in Syria to forcing it out of there.'
The head of Israel's military appears to have acknowledged the country's involvement in recent strikes in Syria, warning a semi-secret campaign against Iran has escalated.
"We will not allow more strategic threats to grow just across our borders without taking action," he added, as translated by theBennett had hinted at new Israeli actions on Sunday, telling listeners of the 103FM radio station to stay tuned for reports of Israel intensifying its anti-Iran efforts in Syria.
The monitor also said four individuals loyal to Iran and its allied Lebanese militia Hezbollah had been killed outside Damascus between Al-Kiswah and Sahnaya.
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