Israel struck an arms supply hub operated by the Lebanese group Hezbollah near Damascus airport on Thursday, Syrian rebel and regional intelligence sources said, targeting weapons sent from Iran via commercial and military cargo planes. Syrian state media said Israeli missiles hit a military position southwest of the airport, but did not mention arms or fuel. But Intelligence Minister Israel Katz, speaking to Army Radio from the United States, appeared to confirm involvement. Syrian military defectors familiar with the airport say it plays a major role as a conduit for arms from Tehran. As well as weapons, hundreds of Shi’ite militia fighters from Iraq and Iran have been flown to Damascus international airport.

Source: Huffington Post April 27, 2017 09:33 UTC