Israeli airdrop near Damascus sparks speculation on spy’s remains
DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – Israeli aircraft reportedly conducted on Monday an airdrop operation near the Syrian capital, Damascus, according to Russian media.
The Russian news agency Sputnik cited sources claiming that an Israeli helicopter landed near a military site in the Damascus area late Monday evening. The helicopter departed shortly afterward.
Witnesses reported that Israeli soldiers entered the military site and left the area approximately 20 minutes later.
Following the operation, the helicopter reportedly flew southward. The reasons behind the landing and operation remain unclear.
The Times of Israel suggested that Tel Aviv might be leveraging the current situation in Syria to locate the burial site of its infamous spy Eli Cohen, as well as missing Israeli soldiers.
The issue of Eli Cohen’s remains has recently resurfaced in both Hebrew and Arab media. Cohen, an Israeli spy, was executed by Damascus in 1965. Nearly six decades later, Israel continues its efforts to retrieve his remains from Syria.
Cohen’s legacy as one of Israel’s most celebrated spies has kept his story in the spotlight. Executed in Marjeh Square in central Damascus, his final resting place remains undisclosed, fueling ongoing diplomatic and intelligence efforts by Israel to bring his remains home.