Faisal al-Meqdad Says Syria to Respond to Israel's 'Declaration of War'

A Syrian official described Sunday's strikes on military sites near Damascus as a "declaration of war" by Israel.

In an exclusive interview with CNN, Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal al-Meqdad said the attack represented an alliance between Islamist “terrorists” and Israel.

He added that Syria would retaliate against Israel in its own time and way.

A senior Israeli source said an overnight aerial assault hit Iranian weapons destined for Lebanon's Hizbullah, which is closely allied to the Syrian regime.

A diplomatic source in Beirut told Agence France Presse three sites were targeted -- a military facility, a nearby weapons depot and an anti-aircraft unit in Sabura, west of the capital Damascus.