Tag Archives: Iran

North Korean, Chinese and Russian missiles reach Syria and on to Iran

Posted on 13 May 2013 by

Prime Minister Netanyahu’s visit last week to China and his upcoming visit to Russia next week highlight what has become increasingly evident: Iran is planning to take over Syria. Yes, the visit to China was ostensibly about trade agreements -  indeed … Continue reading →

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More Israeli airstrikes pound Syrian weapons sites around Damascus

Posted on 5 May 2013 by

In a continuation of Friday’s airstrikes on an Iranian missile shipment intended for Hezbollah, the Israeli Air Force bombed more sites in and around the Syrian capital, Damascus. Syrian state television reported Israel struck an area near Damascus early Sunday … Continue reading →

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Israeli airstrike targets Iranian weapons shipment in Syria

Posted on 5 May 2013 by

The New York Times reported today (Shabbat) that Israeli Air Force planes bombed a shipment of advanced Iranian surface-to-surface missiles in Syria, although reports are confused as to whether the air-strike was on Friday or Saturday, and whether it was … Continue reading →

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Syria, Iran, and terrorist connections

Posted on 24 April 2013 by

The IDF have confirmed that Syrian President Bashar Assad has used chemical weapons on his opponents. In a horrifying report in the JPost we read some gruesome details: Syrian President Bashar Assad used chemical weapons – likely nerves gas – … Continue reading →

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Iran – the need to act before it’s too late

Posted on 22 April 2013 by

Iran has been leading the world on a merry chase after the elusive unicorn of nuclear disarmament. It has engaged in talks while simultaneously escalating its drive to pursue nuclear capability, and latest reports are that Iran has tripled its … Continue reading →

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Talks about talks with Iran and the Palestinians

Posted on 10 April 2013 by

Several important foreign visitors have been in Israel for talks this week. US Secretary of State John Kerry has been visiting the region and various positive statements have been issued although no substantive decisions or solutions have been proposed. John … Continue reading →

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