Assad serious about opening Golan front against Israel
The Syrian president Bashar Assad told Jordanian opposition politicians Sunday that opening a front on the Golan against Israel was “a serious matter” and would not consist of firing a few improvised rockets from time to time. According to a quote in the Hizballah mouthpiece, the Lebanese Al Akhbar, Assad said “The resistance will be well-planned and designed to damage the enemy.” DEBKAfile: The Syrian ruler was confirming that serious joint preparations were afoot by Syria, Iran and Hizballah to attack Israel from the Golan.