While the local and international media reports on an Israeli attack against “a target” in Syrian territory on Tuesday night (eve of 19 Shevat 5773), there has been no official word from Jerusalem.

The report is being published by Reuters, quoting “Western diplomatic and security sources”, citing information in line with reports emerging from Lebanon. It is clear there is an absolute IDF censorship on any information at this time, compelling reliance of foreign media reports at this stage.

According to a report from The Back Channel, Lebanese military officials are quoted speaking about “A heavy presence of Israeli jets”.

Another significant component of the developing story is that Chief of Military Intelligence Major-General Aviv Kochavi traveled to Washington for closed-door consultations with American officials Tuesday, Al-Monitor reported Tuesday. Israeli officials would not comment on the focus of his consultations.

Among those Kochavi met at the Pentagon Tuesday was Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey, defense sources told Al-Monitor.

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(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)