Former head of Israeli military intelligence welcomes 'chaos' in Syria

The former head of the Israeli Military Intelligence Directorate has voiced his support for the "power struggle" in Syria, adding that the "chaos" benefits Israel. 

"The chaos in Syria is beneficial. Let them fight each other. But Israel should remain silent on this matter and not make any public statements. It should act calmly," Tamir Hayman said in an interview with the Israeli Army Radio.

Hayman, who now serves as the director of the Institute for National Security Studies, welcomed the conflict between the different factions in Syria, but added that Israel must stay quiet.

"We wish victory to all forces, but we must do one thing, do this silently, and not talk about it."

He said while in the short term there appears to be power struggle in Syria, the new government is trying to extend its control.  

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