Israel reportedly carries out two air strikes inside Syrian territory aimed at arms for the militant group Hezbollah, drawing a stern rebuke from Damascus ally Iran. <br /><br />Full Story: <br /><br />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 />[Alon Liel, Former Director Generalof the Israeli Foreign Ministry]: <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 Iran - which have both been accused of supporting Hezbollah - condemned the air strikes. <br /><br />For more news and videos visit ☛ http://ntd.tv <br />Follow us on Twitter ☛ http://twitter.com/NTDTelevision <br />Add us on Facebook ☛ http://on.fb.me/s5KV2C
