Report: U.S. officials say Israel preparing for war with Iran in Syria

The US officials also blamed Israel for the airstrike on military bases in the Syrian cities of Hamas and Aleppo on Sunday that killed over 20 military personnel, including Iranians.

Israeli forces are seen near a border fence between the Israeli side of the Golan Heights and Syria, November 4, 2017.

Israeli forces are seen near a border fence between the Israeli side of the Golan Heights and Syria, November 4, 2017.

(photo credit: REUTERS)

ByTOVAH LAZAROFF, MICHAEL WILNER

MAY 1, 2018 21:15