Quote Originally Posted by Schmedlap View Post
This seems perfectly plausible to me: we become aware, possibly through assistance from Syria, of Ghadiya's whereabouts. Syria tacitly approves of our incursion. So as to save face among their neighbors and appear sufficiently peeved at US operations, they release the obligatory news claims of outrage. We either remain silent or respond with a very low-key, diplomatic talking point during a Friday afternoon press briefing. And Ghadiya remains dead, as he should be.
Just came across this unconfirmed report: Syria 'Gave Green Light for Raid'