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Israeli operation kills Assad advisor in Tartus
On August 1, 2008, Israel carried out a covert assassination operation targeting Syrian security and military adviser, close to Bashar al-Assad, Muhammad Suliman, at his home in Tartous. A team from the Israeli naval commando unit infiltrated at night from the sea and fired three shots that killed him in the back of the head while he was on his balcony with guests. They then quickly withdrew back into the sea. Suliman played an important role in managing Syria's military and strategic programs, including the nuclear weapons dossier and communications with Hezbollah. His name was directly linked to Syria’s nuclear program, which Israel destroyed in 2007. Secret documents, including testimonies from former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and leaks from the US National Security Agency, revealed that the operation was carried out by Israel's "Shayetet 13" naval unit. This makes it the first targeted operation against a government official of such significance by Israel through special forces raids from the sea. Syria did not officially claim responsibility, but diplomatic cables and leaked documents indicated that Israel was the primary suspect, especially given the timing and the level of focus on Suliman. The operation remains an example of Israel’s boldness in targeting influential and high-strategy figures within Syria, aiming to disrupt the weapons program and influence the regional balance of power.
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