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Israel Attacks Air Defences, Iranian Targets in Syria After Its F-16 Is Downed
Israel says Iran and Syria are 'playing with fire' but that it is not seeking escalation
By Middle East Eye
Middle East Eye
Featured image: The remains of the F-16 jet that crashed in northern Israel (Source: RTE)
Israel said it launched multiple air strikes against air defences and Iranian targets in Syria on Saturday after the Syrian army shot down an Israeli F-16 that crashed in northern Israel in a major escalation of tensions.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel sought peace but would continue to defend itself against Iran.
Lebanese Shia movement Hezbollah hailed Syria’s air defences after they downed the Israeli jet, saying it marked the start of a “new strategic e...