**Middle East Tensions Escalate: Israel's Raid on Syria and F-35 Deal with Saudi Arabia**
**Middle East Tensions Escalate: Israel's Raid on Syria and F-35 Deal with Saudi Arabia**
The Middle East region has seen a surge in tensions in recent days, with Israel announcing a military operation in southern Syria and the United States agreeing to sell F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia without advanced features.
**Israel's Military Operation in Syria**
On November 19, Israel confirmed that it had carried out a military operation in southern Syria, detaining three individuals. The operation was reportedly carried out in response to growing concerns about Iranian influence in the region. The Israeli military has not provided further details about the operation or the identities of those detained. The move has raised concerns about the potential for further escalation in the region.
**US F-35 Deal with Saudi Arabia**
In a separate development, the United States has agreed to sell F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia, but with a key caveat: the jets will not include advanced features that are currently available to Israel. The deal is part of a larger package of military aid to Saudi Arabia, which has been a key ally of the US in the region. The decision to withhold advanced features from the F-35 jets sold to Saudi Arabia has been seen as a compromise between the US and Israel, which has long