Syrian security forces intercept shipment of Israeli ammo and weapons to rebels
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[QUOTE]This morning, the security forces of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) apprehended a vehicle loaded with a large amount of Israeli-manufactured weapons in Syria’s southern As Swaida’a governorate.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE]The vehicle was packed with land mines, RPG’s with ammo, B9 cannons, mortars (120mm, 80mm & 60mm) and grenades; all of which had Hebrew inscription which suggested them to have been provided by Israel.
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[url]https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrias-security-forces-confiscate-huge-amount-israeli-ammo/[/url]
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Those aren't B9 cannons. They are m79 Osas.
tbh I'd take this with a grain of salt. The only thing that actually had Hebrew inscriptions were the landmines
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Those aren't B9 cannons. They are m79 Osas.
tbh I'd take this with a grain of salt. The only thing that actually had Hebrew inscriptions were the landmines
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And this is an RPG, also not Israeli made, obviously.
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An assortment of ancient grenades. Possibly Mk.2? Not made by Israel, anyway.
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I'm not an expert on weapons, but the things in the sack don't look like land mines. Maybe artillery casings or something like that?
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The landmines themselves look like the Israeli no.4 landmine (which I know because I googled what it says on the box). But there are Israeli landmines all over the Israeli-Syrian border and these don't look particularly fresh.
Even though these weren't manufactured by Israel, it's still possible that the Israelis sent weapons and ammo, just that it's all old captured war stock from Lebanon or fighting in the Palestinian territories. Most countries that secretly support rebel groups would only want to send weapons that one would expect to find in the war zone.
Regardless, I don't see the significance of Israel doing such a thing. Syria is a well-known proxy battleground and tons of nations are overtly and discretely trying to influence the outcome.
[QUOTE=Sega Saturn;50244364]Even though these weren't manufactured by Israel, it's still possible that the Israelis sent weapons and ammo, just that it's all old captured war stock from Lebanon or fighting in the Palestinian territories. Most countries that secretly support rebel groups would only want to send weapons that one would expect to find in the war zone.
Regardless, I don't see the significance of Israel doing such a thing. Syria is a well-known proxy battleground and tons of nations are overtly and discretely trying to influence the outcome.[/QUOTE]
Everything is possible. It's a question of how much faith you put in statements by Syrian army sources.
Keep in mind that in the Middle East accusing anyone of being supported by Israel is a good way to turn everyone else against them.
I've heard reports that Israel is supporting Syrian rebels. Israeli Druze in particular accuse the IDF of helping out FSA and Al-Nusra militants.
At the very least its a well known fact that Israel provides medical treatment to anyone making it across the border, and that some of these people are militants and soldiers. But I seriously doubt the IDF would be dumb enough to provide potentially hostile militants right across the border from us with RPGs, anti tank weapons and freaking landmines (as opposed to, say, assault rifles and ammunition).
Especially crusty 50 year old landmines with Hebrew writing on them. That would be pretty impressively stupid even for the IDF.
Yes this is probably another means to accuse people of being against Assad as being Israeli-sympathizers. I am also concerned by the fact this is a day-zero post for the OP.
Charlie Wilson again?
[QUOTE=Starpluck;50244560]Yes this is probably another means to accuse people of being against Assad as being Israeli-sympathizers. I am also concerned by the fact this is a day-zero post for the OP.[/QUOTE]
yeah and anyone who disagrees with you is just trying to discredit you because of your stance again, right.
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