Published on May 28, 2013 by RealNewzNow
JERUSALEM — Israel’s defense chief said Tuesday a Russian plan to supply sophisticated anti-aircraft missiles to Syria was a “threat” and signaled that Israel is prepared to use force to stop the delivery.
The warning by Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon ratcheted up tensions with Moscow over the planned sale of S-300 air-defense missiles to Syria. Earlier in the day, a top Russian official said his government remained committed to the deal.
Israel has been lobbying Moscow to halt the sale, fearing the missiles would upset the balance of power in the region and could slip into the hands of hostile groups, including the Lebanese militia Hezbollah, a close ally of the Syrian regime.
Israel has carried out several airstrikes in Syria in recent months that are believed to have destroyed weapons shipments bound for Hezbollah. Israel has not confirmed carrying out the attacks.
The delivery of the Russian missiles to Syria could limit the Israeli air force’s ability to act. It is not clear whether Israeli warplanes entered Syrian airspace in these attacks.
Earlier this month, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traveled to Russia to discuss the Syrian situation with President Vladimir Putin. The sides have said little about the talks, but the S-300s were believed to have been on the agenda.
“Clearly this move is a threat to us,” Yaalon told reporters Tuesday when asked about the planned Russian sale.
“At this stage I can’t say there is an escalation. The shipments have not been sent on their way yet. And I hope that they will not be sent,” he said. But “if God forbid they do reach Syria, we will know what to do.”
Since the Syrian conflict erupted in March 2011, Israel repeatedly has voiced concerns that Syria’s sophisticated arsenal, including chemical weapons, could either be transferred to Hezbollah, a bitter enemy of Israel, or fall into the hands of rebels battling Syrian President Bashar Assad. The rebels include al-Qaida-affiliated groups that Israel believes could turn their attention toward Israel if they topple Assad.
I know why Israel is worried. It’s a little different when the sides are a bit more even isn’t it?.
Here we go folks, global thermo-nuclear war is just around the corner.
WW3, the newest improved “War to end all wars is about to erupt.”
Why am I trembling with adrenalin at the thought of ripping any zionazi’s head off and sh!&ing down its throat?
Fork it, time to pour a stiff one and spark a fatty.
There I feel better. 🙂 Still pissed but got meself calmed down a bit.
Rebel Son – Redneck Piece Of White Trash
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Yep, you got the idea Rhums, and I think I will follow your idea mellow out a bit and then listen to some Rebel Son and think a bit 🙂
The only “threat” these weapons pose is they threaten Israels ability to slaughter women and children with impunity. So of course they are viewed as a threat. Israel hates anything that is a deterrent to their bloodlust. However, I have a feeling…little proof…just a feeling that if the zionists actually DO attempt to strike at these weapons systems, the attack will injure or kill Russian soldiers. And let there be no dounbt Russia will respond. And my feeling is when the Russians respond, the cowardly Israelis will demand Americans die to protect them from their own hubris. And that’s when our military says no. Like I said it;s a feeling. I’m sure our top officers know who did 9/11. I’m sure they know who pushed for war with Iraq. I’m sure they also know our military is exausted. Worn out and worn down. We have not the manpower, equipment or money for a war with Russia. So the choice is mutual nuclear suicide between us and Russia…or standing down and saying no. And that’s where patriots within our military say NO! That way Israel faces a very, VERY angry Russia…gets the ass kicking it has coming. And perhaps then a humbled and weakened Israel will make peace with it’s neighbors. Of course who knows, the goofy zionists may try to nuke Russia…which would then cause Putin to make Israel glow for a thousand years. Either way…maybe this time they have to finish what they start all by themselves. Get some popcorn and have a seat boys and girls it’s going to be an interesting next few months.
Tick, tick tick……………………………………………………………
I stand with Russia. The zionist bacteria which walks will hopefully just
melt from the heat then Palestinians can get on with their life and take
back all their lands. Hail Russia.
With any luck at all, we may yet get to see Putin’s “glass ashtray” threat materialize.