The Israeli Defense Forces published an internal document from 2002 on Tuesday, in which the Military Intelligence Directorate warned that Syria might be attempting to launch a military nuclear program. The intelligence assessment was compiled five years before Israel struck a secret Syrian nuclear reactor being built in the Deir Ezzor area on September 6, 2007, in a mission known as Operation Orchard. The publication came 15 years after a major airstrike that effectively destroyed Syria’s nuclear program. The attack was reportedly the result of Israeli consultations with the administration of then-US President George W. Bush.
A forest fire near Pennes-Mirabeau, close to Marseille, France, has injured 110 people, including nine firefighters and 22 police officers, according to Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau.
About 800 firefighters are battling the fast-spreading blaze, which was fueled by strong winds and dry vegetation. The fire began from a burning vehicle and has scorched 700 hectares so far.
Residents were advised to stay indoors unless ordered to evacuate. Around 400 people have already been evacuated.
President Emmanuel Macron expressed support for emergency crews and urged the public to follow safety advisories. Marseille-Provence Airport was temporarily closed for firefighting operations.
Separately, a fire in Narbonne has burned 2,000 hectares and remains uncontrolled.
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