Tensions are rising along the heavily-defended border between Israel and Syria.<br/> <br />The Jewish state reportedly launched an air strike inside Syrian territory on Sunday, its second in three days.<br/> <br />The target: missiles destined for the militant group Hezbollah - a long-time enemy of Israel.<br/> <br />During a public appearance on Sunday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not mention the attacks.<br/> <br />But he did say he was determined to ensure Israel's safety.<br/> <br />The attack comes with Syria embroiled in a brutal civil war.<br/> <br />While the air strikes were aimed at Hezbollah, a former senior Israeli diplomat said Israel was not taking sides in Syria.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) FORMER DIRECTOR GENERAL OF THE ISRAELI FOREIGN MINISTRY AND PRESENT POLITICAL ANALYST, ALON LIEL, SAYING:<br/> <br />"If somebody in the region, especially in Syria or Lebanon will understand these attacks as direct intervention in the civil war, it might be a real problem for Israel.<br/> <br />Syria and its ally
