One day after Syrian state media outlets reported Israeli airstrikes in the south of the country, a website identified with the Syrian opposition forces published an image of a warning leaflet to the Syrian army apparently airdropped in the country's south.
According to the site, Israeli planes dropped the leaflets before attacking military sites in southern Damascus, As-Suwayda, and Jabal Al-Mana.
Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook and Twitter
Addressing the commander of the Syrian army's 112th Brigade, Basil Abu Eid, the leaflet notes that despite prior warnings, he was still allowing Hezbollah forces to operate in the area under his command.
"You are putting your life and the life of your men at risk to serve the interests of Hezbollah in southern Syria. What is Hezbollah's role in southern Syria? What are its achievements in training the region and the military? Does taking advantage of the difficult situation of residents to enlist them in carrying out acts of terror serve Syrian interests? Does using underground structures and military sites to carry out acts of terror serve Syrian interests?" the leaflet asks.
"Hezbollah has brought destruction and instability to the region. You personally and the army in general will pay the price. Now is the time for Hezbollah to leave Syria. Now is the time for Hezbollah to leave the 112th Brigade."
The Syrian news outlet SANA reported an airstrike it attributed to Israel south of Damascus late Wednesday night.
The SANA report claimed that Syrian air defenses had been activated.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a UK-based watchdog group identified with opposition forces, reported a series of explosions were heard at a radar facility in the area of As-Suwayd, where a number of Iranian militiamen and Hezbollah fighters are stationed. The watchdog group attributed the explosions to an Israeli airstrike it claimed resulted in casualties. Later that day, the group said two people had been killed in Al Kiswah and another at the radar facility at As-Suwayd. Over 11 people were wounded in the strike, according to the watchdog group.
Subscribe to Israel Hayom's daily newsletter and never miss our top stories!
