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Israel Acts to Keep Iranian and Shi'ite Forces in Syria Away from Its Border
(Ha'aretz) Amos Harel - President Assad's forces are advancing against the remaining rebels in Syria's southern Golan Heights with practically zero resistance. Soon, Israel will have to consider shutting down the "Good Neighbor" mission that in recent years has provided food, medicine and medical treatment to tens of thousands of Syrians across the border. Iran will seek to exploit the new situation in southern Syria but may not make any immediate moves. Events of the past few months have taught Iran three things: That Israel has excellent intelligence in Syria; that Israel will not hesitate to attack there to safeguard its interests; and that Moscow doesn't care if Iranian sites are hit. But the Iranians have patience.