Tag Archives: missiles

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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Constant drip of attempted terror attacks go unreported in international media

Posted on 29 April 2013 by

The last few days have seen several attempts by Palestinian terrorists to harm Israeli citizens, but reports in the international press have been minimal to non-existent. The major terror attempt was a drone, flying from the direction of Lebanon, attempting … Continue reading →

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Grads on Eilat

Posted on 17 April 2013 by

Eilat was today’s target for two Grad missiles fired from Sinai. Thankfully no one was hurt and there was no serious damage but it could have been so much worse: At least two Grad rockets fired from the Sinai area … Continue reading →

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Who killed baby Omar? Not Israel says the UN

Posted on 12 March 2013 by

This sad story begins back in November during Operation Pillar of Cloud (or Defense) when a baby boy, Omar Masharawi was killed in what looked like a missile strike. On November 14, 11-month-old Omar al-Mishrawi and Hiba Aadel Fadel al-Mishrawi, … Continue reading →

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