dw corresponded emily gordon is in jerusalem. she told us more about israel's actions in syria and the buffer zone indigo one heights as well. the is riverside hasn't really commented on these recent strikes that have appeared to have been carried out around damascus again. but essentially this very much falls in line with what figures are constructed to has been since they are solved vermin fell. israel essentially is pursuing 2 goals here. one is to protect its citizens and his territory from possible spillover effects, possible attacks that could arise from the terminal that's currently still sweeping syria and be number 2. and it's goal is also to make sure about as we just tell them the report to make sure that's the of tubs. wesson's also lots allegedly, that reports at least silverman and syria information. we con, confirm from here. but ultimately you've got a, these lessons don't fall into the, into the wrong hands. i'm sorry, i wanted to continue that. and of course, of course, you know, like we just have that reports t

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