Israeli official confirms overnight airstrikes in Syria, AP Says
By Bloomberg
27 December 2018 |
1:20 pm
An Israeli security official confirmed responsibility for overnight airstrikes in Syria, AP reports, saying he spoke on condition of anonymity. J
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