Posts Tagged: Israel Syria
Mortar Lands in Israel as Lebanese Media Reports Assad Directs ‘Pro-Palestinian’ Forces to Respond to Further Israeli Strikes
A mortar shell fired from Syria landed in Israel Monday night amid increased tensions along the two countries' shared border, as Lebanese media reported that...
Israel’s Northern Command Chief: ‘All is Calm’ Along Border With Syria
"There should be no panic. All is calm, northern residents can sleep soundly," Israel's Northern Command Chief Yair Golan was quoted by...
Report: Assad Gives U.S. 24 Hours to Respond to Letter Threatening Action Against Any Further Israeli Strikes
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad warned Monday that any further Israeli action on Syrian territory would necessitate a "declaration of war." The Kuwaiti newspaper Alrai reported that...
Report: Dozens of Elite Syrian Troops Killed in Israeli Strike
Ynet - A day after the latest alleged Israeli strike in Damascus, the New York Times revealed additional details on the targets of the attack. The...
China Criticizes Syria Strikes as Netanyahu Arrives in Country for Visit
Times of Israel - When Prime Minister Netanyahu arrived in Shanghai Monday hailing Israel-China trade relations, Beijing appeared to be rebuking Israel for...
Syria Allegedly Stations Missile Batteries Aimed at Israel
Jerusalem Post - Syria has stationed missile batteries aimed at Israel in the aftermath of alleged Israeli air strikes in the country, the website of...
Obama’s Seat on the Fence
NOTE: This article references a piece by Shimon Shapira that can be found at the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs' website. The number of Syrians killed...
Obama’s “Red Lines” on Syria Resemble Zebra Stripes
If zebras had pink stripes, they would resemble President Obama's "red lines" on Syria. Obama's policy has communicated the following incoherent and spineless message: "In Libya...
McCain: Israeli Air Strikes in Syria Could Pressure Obama to Act in Conflict
Jerusalem Post - Israel's air strikes on Syria could add pressure on the Obama administration to intervene in Syria, a key Republican said on...
US Politicians Call for Increased Action in Syria, Say Israeli Strikes Show Weak Syrian Air Defense
The Hill - Lawmakers from both parties on Sunday called for ramped up U.S. action in Syria after Israeli strikes appeared to easily penetrate...
White House ‘Horrified’ by Reports of Mass Execution in Syria
Politico - The White House says it is "horrified" by reports that more than 100 people were executed Thursday in a western Syrian town. White ...
Iron Dome Batteries Deployed in Northern Israeli Cities
Ynet - Two Iron Dome batteries were deployed in Safed and Haifa, as a result of tensions in the north. Following an IDF evaluation of developments...
Syrian State TV Claims Second Israeli Airstrike Near Damascus
Times of Israel - Syrian state television reported Israel struck an area near Damascus early Sunday morning, the second such strike reported in...
Obama: Israel Has Right to Guard Against Weapons Transfers to Hezbollah
Reuters - U.S. President Barack Obama said on Saturday that Israel has the right to guard against the transfer of advanced weapons to Hezbollah...
