If the new government in Syria will act against Israel, or will allow Iran to establish itself and act against Israel within Syrian territory, Israel will attack with strength, a senior Israeli official was cited in Israeli media as saying on Tuesday.
"Israel is not interested in intervening in Syria's internal affairs but will act resolutely to protect its security," the official reportedly noted, adding "We hope that the new regime will act solely for the benefit of the Syrian people and return Syria to the Arab world's fold."
The official further stated, "If the new regime acts against Israel or allows Iran to reestablish itself in Syria and operate against Israel from its territory, Israel will strike with strength and determination against such attempts and exact a heavy and painful price."
This comes amid reports that Israel had struck some 300 targets in Syria early Tuesday morning.