“We are working very closely together and there is very close coordination.”-unnamed Israeli official

23 July 2012, Israeli media reporting that Israeli officials have denied earlier reports that U.S. officials asked them to restrain from any military action against Syria.  In fact they state that the United States is working with them for future military strikes!

On 20 July 2012, Israeli Defense Minister, Ehud Barak, told Israeli TV news that he ordered the IDF (Israeli Defense Forces) to prepare to attack Syrian sites suspected of having chemical weapons: “I have instructed the military to increase its intelligence preparations and prepare what is needed so that, if necessary, we will be able to consider carrying out an operation.”

On 23 July, an Israeli newspaper reported that the situation in Syria is now the only thing on the minds of Israel’s political and military leaders!

Another Israeli media source is reporting that Syrian troops entered Israel.  On 22 July, a TV station reported that Israeli government officials filed a complaint with the United Nations, saying that during a battle between Syrian government forces, and rebels, the government troops crossed the 1974 Golan Heights Armistice Line.  Also, Voice of Israel radio says a UN observer team confirmed the Israeli claim.