On September 8, 2024, the Israeli Air Force (IAF) declassified details of a bold and successful military operation known as "Operation Many Ways." Israeli commandos raided and destroyed a key underground missile manufacturing facility in Syria, which was allegedly funded by Iran. The facility, located near Masyaf in western Syria, was a significant part of Iran’s missile production program intended to supply precision missiles to Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Assad regime in Syria.

The operation was meticulously planned and executed by 120 Israeli commandos, including the elite Shaldag unit and Unit 669, a specialist combat and rescue force. The mission followed years of intelligence gathering and was launched amidst growing tensions in the region, particularly the multifront war that began in October 2023. The site, known as the "Deep Layer" facility, was buried deep within a mountain and became operational by 2021.

The Israeli raid was conducted with precision, using a combination of helicopters, fighter jets, drones, and reconnaissance planes. The commandos were able to breach the facility’s heavily fortified entrances, plant explosives on critical equipment, and destroy the site in less than three hours. The mission resulted in an explosion equivalent to one ton of explosives, causing significant damage to the facility and disrupting Iran’s missile production capabilities.

Though the operation was successful, Israeli forces encountered some resistance, with reports of around 30 Syrian casualties. The Israeli military’s strategic intelligence efforts and careful planning ensured that the raid was executed without any injuries to Israeli personnel.

This operation is a part of Israel’s ongoing efforts to neutralize Iranian military operations and weapon supplies to hostile groups in the region, especially as part of its broader security concerns over Hezbollah and the Assad regime.