Why does Israel say that Syria and Iran are involved in the Hamas and Hizbullah terrorism?
Syria hosts in its capital, Damascus, the headquarters of a number of Palestinian Jihadist terrorist groups, including Hamas. They provide shelter and logistical support for Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal, who has been living there for a number of years. From Damascus, Mashaal commands terrorists within the Palestinian territories who carry out ongoing attacks against Israel and its citizens, including the bombardment of southern Israel with Kassam missiles and the recent terrorist infiltration and abduction of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit. Syria also provides support to the Hezbullah, including the transfer of arms, munitions and operatives through the Damascus airport and border crossings into Lebanon. The Hezbullah would not be able to operate in Lebanon without clear Syrian sponsorship. Iran is the main benefactor of the Hezbullah. It provides funding, weapons, directives and even Iranian cadre (the Revolutionary Guards) for this terrorist organization. The long-range missiles which h
